Chapter 1473

"It's fine. Dad is at the meeting," Jonah replied while quietly casting a loving gaze at Alyssa. "I came

over because I was worried about Lyse and wanted to lend a hand if any emergency arises.”

"Woah, Jonah, you're doting on her like she's your daughter,” Cyrus complimented Jonah earnestly

as he stared conflictedly at Alyssa and Jasper. "But we're not going to have many opportunities to

stay by her side. Now that she has her protector, she will not need us as much.”

"Such is life. Ever since her 18th birthday, I braced for the day she no longer needs me." Jonah was

flooded with memories of Alyssa's smiling face. Despite the bitterness, he only had blessings for

Alyssa instead of envy. "Isn't it nice that we can entrust her to Jasper? It's also about time we “retire’

from her life."

The murmurs ceased after the plaintiff, the attorneys, and the prosecutor filed into the court. Sean

and Simon took their seats on both sides, the tension between them palpable.

"Sean, good luck!" Tatiana whispered as she stared keenly at Sean's dashing and spirited figure.

Sitting upright, she felt her nerves tingling.

Silas, dressed in his uniform, marched to his seat. His sharp brows exuded an air of authority, adding

to the pressure in the room.

"Ah! Do you guys feel the same?" Colene swooned at Silas. "Doesn't he look super handsome in

court? If all the public prosecutors look like Silas, I'll willingly get into trouble once in a while just to

go to court!"

Her remark left Lyla and Tatiana speechless.

Meanwhile, Mandy looked exasperated by Colene's antics. She playfully reminded Colene, "Can you

act like a married woman for once? What do you take the court as, a host club that you can visit as

you wish?"

Silas reflexively glanced at the public gallery, where he found his family in presence. Despite being a

veteran in court who carried himself with a heart of steel, he couldn't help but feel touched at the

sight.

In this trial, not only was he responsible for seeking justice for the victim and representing the

country in prosecuting the culprit, but he also bore the heavy expectations of his family.

At the last moment, a slim figure sneaked past the gaps of the closing door. Silas’ attention was

once again drawn to the back of the public gallery.

Soon, he felt his chest tighten before his heart raced like crazy. He spotted Rose sitting at the last

row, dressed inconspicuously in a khaki-colored pantsuit. As half of her face was covered behind her

sunglasses, he couldn't make out her expression and had no idea whether or not she was looking at

him.

Even so, he felt an adrenaline rush. Excitement coursed through his veins, charging him with energy.

The door to the right opened. Two policewomen emerged with Sophia, dressed in a prisoner's

uniform and handcuffed. Following Sophia, Jeffrey was brought to court as well.

Sophia glared sharply at Jeffrey, but her demeanor changed completely when she turned to Javier.

Tearing up, she put on a pitiful look in front of Javier.