*Notes for this chapter and any chapters with lawyer/legal facts or lingo: While I'm trying for realism and have done my research, I'm not a lawyer, and this book is still fiction. Some legal facts mentioned might not be authentic or apply to your country. Plus, I need to modify some things according to the plot, so not all facts will reflect the real legal system.
As Chris and I sat down in Anne's office, the weight of anticipation filled the air. Anne met our eyes with a somber look, lacing her fingers together as she prepared to speak.
