Chapter 650

Valerie and Desmond couldn't show up at the same time. Desmond was the plaintiff, while Valerie was there as a family member of the defendant, allowed to observe the proceedings.

As for Valerie, she was only able to attend as a family member of the defendant, sitting in the gallery as an observer.

Desmond had gone to meet Martha early in the morning. Before leaving, he told Valerie not to worry, s