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"All rise for Judge Shepherd!" The bailiff shouts.
I slowly stand up, using the table as something to lean on. I feel weak.
I look behind me, to see the seats of my parents empty. They are still at the hospital with Jacob.
I spot Jax, and he gives me a comforting smile, though I can't find the energy to return it. Instead, I only nod and turn back around, facing the Judge.
A few feet away, Jared stands at his table, with his same emotionless expression.
It is taking every single fiber in my being to not go over there and strangle him in front of everybody in this courtroom for what he has done to not only me, but to my family.
Instead, I refrain from doing so in hopes that the justice system is on my side. If everything works out in my favor, Jared will be behind bars once this trial is over.
Today is Friday, and I'm sure the trial will continue through the beginning of next week after the weekend.
"Thank you, please take your seats." Judge Shepherd announces. "Today we are continuing the trial of a one Addilyn Bishop vs. Jared Winston. Defendant, please call your first witness."
"Your honor, we would like to call Jaxon Reed to the stand." Jared's lead lawyer announces.
Everyone is quiet, as Jax gets up and uses his crutches to help him over to the stand. He's sworn in, and the bailiff places Jax's crutches beside the stand as Jax sits down.
"Please state your full name for the record."
"Jaxon Thomas Reed."
"Mr. Reed, where were you on the night of Jared Winston's house party?" Jared's lawyer asks.
"I showed up alone, and I met up with Angelica and Addilyn later on." He states.
"Did you and Addilyn spend time together during this party?"
"Not really. We said our hellos and then I went to dance with Angelica, my girlfriend." He replies easily.
"I see, so you weren't aware of what happened to Addilyn during Mr. Winston's party?" Jared's lawyer asks.
"No, we didn't even know Addilyn had left the party until Angelica heard from her the next morning. After the party, we found out that there was a fight between Jared and another guy, but we didn't have all of the details." Jax explains.
"So you yourself, never witnessed or heard of anyone else witnessing Jared attack Ms. Bishop?" Jared's lawyer asks.
Jax looks mad.
"No." He answers firmly.
"I see." Jared's lawyer slightly smirks.
"Now, let's fast forward to the night you were allegedly attacked."
"Allegedly? Did you not see my leg or this dazzling cut on my lip?" Jax replies angrily, and I honestly see a few of the jurors crack slight smiles.
"Very well. Do you remember who initiated this attack against you?"
"Yes. Jared Winston." Jax replies, which causes the jury to shake their heads in pity as they shoot glares toward Jared.
"Was Jared present during this attack?"
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