Daemon Jr.
"YOU did great, Insan," Nyx said softly to me. "Pero stay calm later, okay? Rio's going to try to twist your words. Don't let him get to you."
Tumango-tango ako. "Got it. Don't worry about me."
Jonnel tapped my arm. "Thank you," he said emotionally. "Awang-awa ako sa anak ko. Hindi ko akalaing ganun ang mga pinagdaanan niya sa kanyang ina." He shook his head repeatedly, frustration clearly written on his face.
"Don't worry. This will all be over soon. Magiging maayos na ang kalagayan ni Lucia."
Muli siyang tumango habang lumuluha na.
"All rise. Court is now back in session," pahayag muli ng bailiff, kaya muli kaming tumayo.
Muling pumasok ang hukom. Binigyan niya lang kami kanina ng brief recess, at ngayon ay magpapatuloy na muli ang proceedings—this time, with the respo
