Bab 146: My Right

Rain felt both exhausted and relieved as the hearing for the day came to a close. Just as she had expected, a single day wasn't enough to cover everything. But she was determined to ensure the case would conclude by Monday, putting those bastards behind bars where they belonged.

After a quick lunch together, Alexander had left for work, and now she glanced at her watch, anticipating his arrival to pick her up any minute.

"I still can't believe how rich you are," Marlon remarked as they walked back to the prosecution office, which was conveniently located next to the courthouse. "No wonder you can afford to work here with a lower-paying salary instead of at one of those big firms with better pay and benefits."

"My husband is the rich one, not me," she replied with a shrug. Then she stopped and faced him, her expression serious. "And please don't assume you know my reasons for working here. You don't know what's going on in my head."