Chapter 56

• I didn't follow that familiar man; instead, I remained seated on the bench. I waited for a few minutes until the glass door opened again and people streamed out. Some wore solemn expressions while others were smiling—the different parties from inside the courtroom.
• It took a while for the crowd to disperse. I had already seen the defendant escorted by police towards the exit, still in handcuffs, indicating the verdict had favored the plaintiff. That familiar man might have been on the defendant's side.
• I shrugged and stood up, walking towards the glass door and peeking inside. There was only the woman I had followed earlier in the room.