Outside the courthouse, Yuri and her father Kevin walked out, their faces still wearing excited smiles.
Just as the judge's gavel fell, declaring Cody and Ruby guilty, a huge weight was finally lifted from the hearts of Yuri and her father.
"Dad, let's go to the hospital and pack up our things," Yuri said. "It's been three years, and it's time for us to face our own lives."
Kevin nodded, but there was a hint of worry in his expression as he said, "Yuri, we..."
"Dad, I just received an invitation from a law firm. They were impressed with my performance today, and with my three years of self-study, I'm confident I can pass the certification exam. As for the housing issue, I borrowed 450 dollars from a friend, so we can just rent a place for now. We've made it through the toughest times, and our future will definitely be better."