234: THE UNEXPECTED WITNESS

The atmosphere was tense; it rained so much that morning, and it felt like the heavens had sent down enough water to wash off the bad luck that had plagued the family that day. It was the second trial, and the jury planned on closing the case that day; they were making a decision that very day, and nothing was holding them back. The lawyer had assured Madison of Ethan's freedom since they now had receipts for foul play. Madison was still upset at Ethan for keeping such a massive secret from her, but there was so much she could do, considering her love for him. "Dressing elegantly to witness your man get sentenced to the chair?" Nathan said, barging into her room. "You mannerless dog! Why would you walk in just like that? What if I was naked?" She replied, clutching the earring that had fallen between her thighs. She decided to dress elegantly because she was certain Ethan would be freed. "It's not like Ethan is going to see you again. He will be stuck there forever, so why not tak