Chapter 55

Stephanie

The day of the trial was finally here. my stomach was in knots for so many reasons. I was sat on the first-row bench behind the table Jake, Todd and Lyla were sitting on, Jake turned to look at me giving me a soft smile, he knew how difficult today was going to be for me. It was déjà vu, an ominous feeling crept over me putting me on edge as I fiddled with my hands.

Sitting beside me was Matt and Dylan much to Jake’s annoyance, I didn’t care though as they were shielding me from Carter and his team. Now that I knew some of the horrors, he had instore for me, whenever I felt his eyes on me, I wanted to be sick. I was wearing some of the clothes that Jake had insisted he buy for me, I didn’t want to feel indebted to him, I knew he had money but honestly, I was happy with the clothes I wore. I was now in a black tailored suite with a black silk shirt. Everything fitted like a glove, despite my slim figure the clothes managed to show my curves, something I enjoyed when I was get