After a grueling courtroom battle, Ethan barely had time to catch his breath before the press swarmed him. He managed to excuse himself and slip into the washroom, needing a moment to gather himself. As he splashed water on his face, something or someone caught his eye.
For a second, he thought he was imagining things. But no, he was certain he had spotted Steve Shepherd in the audience earlier.
Ethan exhaled sharply, washing his hands and staring at his tired reflection in the mirror. He had won the case, that was what mattered. Running his fingers through his damp hair, he tried to shake off the weight of the day.
Then, a voice broke through the silence.
"That was close. You just set a murderer free."
Ethan's jaw tightened. He ignored it, pretending he hadn't heard. But the voice came again, sharper this time.
"How does it feel, knowing you've stolen justice from that poor woman who was brutally murdered?"
