Becca.
The trial resumed too soon.
It was all I could do not to reach behind me and pluck Alessandro from Layla so I could hold him in my lap. I was terrified this was one of the few opportunities I’d ever have to hold him again.
“Bruce, good to see you today,” Judge Hopper said to Chad’s lawyer as soon as he took the bench.
Kensington’s smile was oily. “Judge, has it really been a whole weekend?”
“It has! Though do tell your mother her roast is delicious,” Judge Hopper grinned.
“Of course I will, your honor,” Kensington smiled back.
Ms. Loveless looked about ready to spit tacks.
“Anyway, getting back to the matter at hand,” Judge Hopper said, clearing his throat, “I hear Mr. Chad Cartwright wanted to testify on his own behalf?”
“He does, your honor,” Kensington replied.
Judge Hopper made a summoning motion. “Well, bring him in, then.”
