Chapter 16: Court Part 5

I saw Eddie staring at the empty plate of beef bourguignon that I had devoured earlier. The rich aroma of the dish still lingered in the air, and I could almost taste the tender beef and savory sauce on my tongue. Eddie looked at me with a small smile and said, "It's good to see you enjoying life again, Luna."

I blushed at his words and quickly changed the subject. "Have you had breakfast yet, Eddie?" I asked, trying to distract him from my embarrassment.

Eddie shook his head and then turned to me with a serious expression. "Luna, we need to get ready. I got a police summons for you this morning. If you don't show up, they can come and get you by force."

My heart sank at his words. Eddie must have noticed the fear in my eyes because he quickly reassured me. "Don't worry, I've contacted a lawyer to help you. I'll introduce you to him later."

I nodded and agreed, trying to hide my nervousness. Eddie then told me to take a shower and get ready. I headed to the bathroom, feeling strangely