Chapter 51

“Miss. Grace Hawthorne, come forward and present us with your evidence or account of your event.” The Judge announced, making Emma’s face pale with fright. I stood up, I moved as I was about to head towards the podium, there was a little serene expression on Lizzie’s face, as if she knew that I had nothing to prove my innocence, but then to her shock, I turned back. With a steady hand, I retrieved a USB drive from my pocket, holding it up for all to see. "I request permission to play a video, a piece of evidence that will shed light on the events in question," I stated firmly, my voice unwavering. I looked at Xander and he smiled at me. I took a deep breath, to calm my nerves. Xander was here for me. My request sent a ripple of tension through the room. Daniel's face twisted with anger, his voice rising in protest. "This is nothing but a ruse to waste the court's time. This is a fabricated piece of evidence, a desperate attempt to smear my daughter's name!" he roared, his accusations e