LYRA

Four hours ago.......

"Congratulations, Mrs. Douglas." The shareholders said as we stood in the conference room.

Dina Reeves had been declared innocent and my name finally came out on the newspaper again.

"Promising young lawyer, Lyra Douglas brings justice to a window."

Belinda’s mother finally recovered from the hospital and the truth finally came to light. She paid a visit to Belinda, and Belinda didn’t seem remorseful at all. She was solemn when we arrived, barely staring anyone in the eyes.

Her silence told me everything. Guilt sat heavy on her shoulders, but she would rather choke on it than admit she was wrong.

As I walked out of...