Let's Get Married

Chapter 296: The Case Will Come to Trial

Abby then leaves the police station. The next day, she goes to the RED Community to visit Lily’s parents.

They lost a lot of weight due to living under worries and pressures every day. Especially Harry, who was originally so energetic that everyone met him would praise him for his energy, now looks too old for his age in a slightly discolored shirt with a lifeless expression. Bree’s condition is worse. Her hair is increasingly flecks with gray and her eyes get cloudier for the tears in the past few days.

Abby brings a lot of supplements from home although she is clear that they might not have time to eat them. The worry for them is always on her mind, “Uncle, Auntie, don’t worry. I visited Lily yesterday. She is good. Although she is now in the police station, Rex has primed those police officers, so they’ve taken good care of her and even specially prepared some other dishes and beverage for her. She lives as well as she is at home.

God, forgive her for telling a white lie. She really can’t bear to tell them the truth.

Hearing her words, Bree stares at her straightly and grasps her hand, with great strength even she herself doesn’t perceive it, “What did you say? You visited Lily?”

Lily uses the other hand to pat the back of her hand and consoles her, “Yep, auntie, I visited her.”

“How is she doing there? Is she in a good health? Did she tell you something about the case? When will she be released?” Bree is incoherent with anxiety, “I believe Lily will never commit murder or crime. I and her father have taught her to be good since she was a child. She will never be a murderer…”

“I know it. Auntie, relax. Lily’s case hasn’t come to trial and everything is very far from certain. The media are just indiscriminately broadcasting rumors to attract public attention.”

The old saying says that men do not easily cry. However, Harry, who has always been strong in his life, can’t help but reddens his eyes, “How’s Lily? Is she alright?”

“She’s good. She asked me to visit you. She’s worrying about you.”

“Then why didn’t she contact us?! Silly girl!” Harry gets angry. Although he is blaming her with words, in his heart, he feels distressed for that his daughter has burdened so much.

"The police station has its own regulations so Lily can’t contact you frequently. Uncle, don't worry, Lily is good. I promise" Abby repeatedly promises them that Lily is good in the police office, fearing that they might get sick because of their worries for Lily. Material © NôvelDrama.Org.

Lily’s parents are old, and enormous mood swings might lead to big troubles.

Hearing Abby’s reassurance, Bree and Harry finally feels relieved and secretly wipes away the tears at their eyes corners. Bree, as a woman, is more emotional and fails to hold back her tears, “Harry, we’ve been kind to others and conscientious to work. What sin did we commit that God punished us in this way?”

Harry doesn’t answer this question and his face is gloomy.

Abby pats them on the shoulders and comforts in a gentle voice, “Uncle, Auntie, don’t be sad. Lily must be worrying about you. If she knows that you are so sad, she will definitely blame me. She told me that her case will be settled soon and then she will come back.”

“The case…” Bree stutters in a choked voice, “Is fighting a lawsuit that easy?”

“Rex is helping her, so she will probably win the case.” However, what Abby doesn’t know is that Rex has decided to plead guilty.

Harry pulls Bree into his arms and sighs, “What a destiny…”

Abby, who witness this miserable scene, also feels sad. She sincerely hopes that these troubles can be solved soon and that their lives can return to the right track. Otherwise, no one can hold on anymore.

Even she, an outsider, feels so tired and breathless, let alone the persons involved.

She glances around at Lily’s house and fixes her gaze on Harry and Bree and keeps praying in heart, “Wish everything will become better! Wish everything will become better!”

...

Lily has been detained in the detention center for two days. She doesn’t know how she has endured it. But when the staff tells her that someone is going to take her out, she stands up and staggers.

The humid room, the unpalatable food, and the malnutrition during the pregnancy period, all together make her become weak.

Seeing her staggering, the staff beside asks with concern, “Are you okay, Miss Lily?”

“Good.”

“We will go to court later. If you feel uncomfortable, please tell me.”

"Well, I know." Lily grits her teeth to hold back the sickness. If she says she feels uncomfortable, then they will postpone the court session. But she doesn’t want to wait anymore.

Lily is then escorted into the prison transporter. The car is driven smoothly all the way, but before they reach the court, they find out that some people are following behind them.

“For the sake of breaking news, these reporters don’t even care about their lives!” A police complains to the driver.

“That makes sense. Breaking news brings great profit.”

Hearing their conversation, Lily feels sorrowful. When did she become the gossiping subject of others?

Luckily, she can’t see what’s happening outside through the non-reflective window, which gives her some inexplicable sense of security.

As soon as the car stops in front of the court, it is immediately surrounded by reporters from different media companies. Looking at the cameras, Lily, who sits inside the car, gets cold hands feet.

“Miss Lily, we will use a cloth to cover your head, please cooperate us.”

Lily shoots a glance at the dark gray cloth in his hand and then tightly clenches her fists to strengthen her conviction, “No need. I did nothing wrong. Why should I walk into the court under a cover?”

She is not the one who did something wrong, so she shouldn’t wear that cover.

No matter how the public will comment her, she herself is clear that she is innocent and will never admit crimes that she hasn’t committed.

The police officer, who is at his thirties, gives her an admiring look when hearing her words. Even some men would not have such kind of courage. “We will respect your choice.”

With the support of two police officers, Lily gets out of the car. As she just gets out, cameras whirred, illuminating the front door of the court.

Under such bright lights, Lily can’t open her eyes. She raises her hand to block the lights. But then she is pulled by someone. Although she can’t see the scene, their questions linger around her ears -----

“Miss Lily, news has that Mr. Rex is the attorney for your case. Can you disclose your preparations to us?”

“Miss Lily, I’ve heard that you kept denying the crime of murder. How much confidence do you have for proving your innocence during this court session?”

“Miss Lily…”

These questions whirl around in her mind, making her unable to think. She quickens her pace and walks into the court. The sensor door is then closed, blocking the questions outside the door.

Lily looks down at the smooth and bright ground, trembling. Noticing her reaction, one of the police officers next to her asks with concern, “Miss Lily, if you feel uncomfortable…”

“I’m fine.” Before he can finish her words, Lily raises her hand to interrupt him, “Let’s go.”

The delay of the case will only bring the exposure of her pregnancy as her morning sickness is getting more and more serious. So it is better to settle this case as soon as possible.

…

Lily is then taken to an office. Later, she will enter the court through the door that connects this room and the court to face the judge and lawyers. She has to make a clear statement to prove her innocence.

Although Lily is very nervous, she dares not to be too agitated for fear of affecting the child in her belly. During the past few days, she had no appetite and didn’t sleep well, so she feels uncomfortable now.

As she is immersed in the anxiety, the door of the office is suddenly opened. Rex, in a neat black suit with a well-tied tie with his hair pulled back tightly, walks towards her step by step and then stands in front of her. Unlike his decadent look several days ago, he looks noble and arrogant again.

The suit is very well-fitting and is tailored for him. Although the design is not special, he looks quite charming in the suit.

Rex says nothing but steps forward and gives her a passionate kiss. Lily can sense his passion for her through his movements. He is missing her very much, just like she is.