Iris's POV...
The courtroom buzzed with murmurs and gasps as Riyan Descartes strode to the center, commanding immediate attention.
My heart pounded in my chest, a flicker of hope igniting amidst my anxiety. Could this truly be the turning point I so desperately needed?
Riyan's authoritative voice cut through the noise, sharp and commanding. "Pardon the interruption, but I have new evidence that will prove Iris Aero's innocence."
He moved to the side, revealing a figure behind him. My breath caught as I recognized the disheveled and bruised man being led into the courtroom—Kira.
Kira, once a figure of authority and guidance, now appeared almost unrecognizable. His clothes were torn and stained, his face marred by fresh bruises.
The sight was shocking, confusing, and unsettling. My emotions swirled into a storm of confusion and apprehension. I had never expected to see him here, let alone in such a state.
