Isabella sat in her cozy living room, the late afternoon sun casting a warm glow through the windows. She picked up her phone and dialed Audrey's number, hoping to distract herself from the turmoil that had been consuming her thoughts. After a few rings, Audrey's familiar voice answered.

"Hey, Isabella! How’s it going?"

Isabella tried to muster a cheerful tone, but her voice betrayed her. "Hi, Audrey. It's good to hear from you."

Audrey immediately sensed something was off. "Isabella, is everything okay? You sound worried."

Isabella took a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves. "I've been dealing with a court case," she finally admitted.

Audrey's voice was filled...