i rubbed my sweaty palms on my pants for the hundredth time. i listened as the last witness was being questioned, paying attention to every word.
i had an urge to turn around. just to look at jaeden and mouth the words 'no matter what happens, i'm going to be okay''
but i couldn't
and he probably wouldn't understand what i was saying anyways
"thank you" i heard as the witness stepped down, exiting the court room. the judge turned to the jury, "have you reached a verdict?"
one stands up. "we have, your honor"
my shaking increases. i squeeze my hands together, preparing myself for what i am about to hear.
"in the case of the commonwealth vs wyatt oleff, we the jury find the defendant guilty of murder in the second degree."
