“Oh my goodness” Mr. Smith yelled and Isabella collapsed to the ground.

The sudden revelation sent a ripple of gasps and whispers through the spectators. All eyes turned towards Melissa, who sat frozen in her seat, her expression a mix of astonishment and apprehension.

Amid the commotion, Isabella, who had been sitting quietly, suddenly slumped forward, her strength giving way to the weight of the revelation.

The courtroom fell into hushed chaos as Isabella collapsed, the sound of her fall echoing in the stunned silence that enveloped the room.

Vincent, standing beside Melissa, was stunned into silence. The sight of Isabella crumpled on the floor jolted him out of his...