Chapter 325 Solstice Vineyard

The courtroom buzzed with a low murmur of voices as Claire stood by, arms crossed, her gaze fixed on the judge. She sighed, frustration building in her chest. The trial had dragged on longer than she anticipated, and the judge had just announced that she needed more time to review the evidence. “Why can't this just be over today?” Claire muttered under her breath. She was hoping to wrap things up, but it looked like the wheels of justice were moving slower than she expected. "I just want this nightmare to end." Matthew, standing beside her, noticed her frustration and leaned in with a reassuring smile. “Hey, don't worry, Claire. The judge is just being thorough. It'll be over soon.” “Yeah, but not soon enough,” Claire replied, glancing at the clock. She was hoping today would be the day she could finally press charges against Lisa and put it all behind her. But law wasn’t as easy as signing a paper. It was a waiting game, and today, the game wasn’t in her favor. Meanwhile, Alexande