Five Lost Angels: My Husband's Fatal Deception novel Chapter 119

Henry was also present at the hearing, so he instantly stepped forward to rescue me.

"Thank you so much for your kindness, Mr. Darcy. But we are here for justice, not for Leo's pity."

We stayed in contact with our lawyers and prepared for the second hearing, hoping for the best. However, Bright wasn't in favor of pursuing our case further, he suggested.

"I have investigated lawyer Darcy's history. He is a cunning man with a hundred percent success rate.

He is renowned for his heartless approach and horrid accusations. It's not good to risk your good name, Laura."

But I trusted the supremacy of law, the constitution would definitely help a heartbroken mother to be with her lost son. Eventually, Bright had to surrender before my choice as Henry grew angry, he glared at him.

Henry turned to Bright, his jaw clenched.

"We’ll do whatever Laura wants, Bright. That’s what a fiancé does—supports her, not undermines her."

Bright’s eyes darkened, his usually calm demeanor cracking. "I’m not undermining her, Henry. I’m trying to protect her from walking into a trap!"

"Oh really?" Henry scoffed, crossing his arms. "Because it sounds like you’re just scared of Leo’s lawyer."

"I am telling you, Laura. Bright isn't a good choice for you. You still have time to reconsider your decision."

As this warning was a norm in my life, I rolled my eyes and called Mr. Harold for the latest updates. He sounded nervous on the other side.

"Miss Laura, please don't use social media or respond to Mr. Leo's call. His lawyer is a clever fox, he can use it against you in court."

I requested him to prepare well for the case, swearing not to use social media. He assured me.

"Mostly in such cases, the court sides with the mother and awards custody to her, Miss Laura. Please don't worry!"

This ‘don't worry' accompanied me in the following days as we attended the trials. I was simply flabbergasted by Mr. Darcy's mastery.

He skillfully confronted the prosecution's allegations, defending his client by using my sudden long disappearance.

The judge agreed with the objection and warned him, "Be professional with your approach, Mr. Darcy!"

Leo's lawyer grilled me for a length of time, concluding the case, his last statement rang ominous bells in my mind.

"Miss Laura disappeared for the long five years, abandoning her duties as a wife. Everything could have been avoided if she had just turned to the legal assistance that time.

It proves that she isn't a responsible person, not fit to raise a child alone. What if she feels scared again and leave, who will be responsible for the kid?"

Henry and Bright were sitting by my sides, holding my hands. The fifteen-minute break until the final decision was like a wait of centuries. Every second combined all the horrors, taking the shape of a fiery dagger. It stabbed my heart repeatedly until the judge was back.

The pain-drop silence hung suffocating tension in the atmosphere, my throat tightened as he announced.

"After hearing both sides' argument, the court has reached the conclusion that Zoe is living in a healthy environment. The defense lawyer has provided sufficient evidence for Mr. Leo's eligibility.

That's why the court is dismissing the case of full custody. Zoe will continue staying at his father's place …"