Chapter 59: Courtroom Showdown

The courtroom was packed, a nervous quiet hanging in the air as the judge entered and took her seat. Amelia could feel the weight of the situation pressing on her shoulders, the eyes of the world and the media set on her and Andrew. This wasn’t just about custody—it was about proving their commitment to their child and each other, despite all the forces working against them.

Andrew positioned himself next to her, his typical aloof demeanour swapped for a fervour that rendered his presence nearly tangible. He was no longer the same man who had entered her life months prior. In his eyes now, there existed a distinct vulnerability, one that he seldom permitted others to witness, yet it was present. And it was on behalf of their child.