Everyone immediately fell silent, not daring to speak another word.Time ticked by, and the defense lawyer for Lynn Hudson had already arrived. However, he found that his client was nowhere to be seen, which made him extremely anxious, like sitting on pins and needles.The judge glanced at his watch and, noticing that it was almost time, cleared his throat and began, "Joannance it is now the appointed time for the hearing and the plaintiff, Lynn Hudson, has not yet appeared, I hereby declare—"Suddenly, a hurried sound of footsteps could be heard approaching the courtroom, growing louder and clearer by the second. The door burst open, revealing a woman in tattered, dirty clothes with disheveled hair, standing before everyone's eyes."I'm sorry, Your Honor, I'm late," Lynn Hudson said, hands on her hips, panting heavily. Her face was flushed, and sweat had soaked through her collar, making her look utterly exhausted."Please take your seat," the judge said sternly, deciding not to
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