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The trial was delayed due to the emergence of a new witness and fresh evidence.

Ethan exited the courtroom in a state of confusion, with Sandy following close behind.

"Ethan, don't listen to Alex's lies," Sandy pleaded.

Ethan turned to face Sandy, his eyes filled with an unfamiliar coldness and hostility.

Sandy attempted to grasp Ethan's hand, but he pushed her away, shouting, "Leave me alone!"

Sandy tumbled to the ground. Her cries went unheeded as Ethan walked away without looking back.

Sandy was subsequently taken into custody.

Ethan visited the mortuary to retrieve my remains.

My disfigured corpse lay motionless, presenting a disturbing and unsettling sight.

As Ethan reached out to touch my hand, Chris appeared and shoved him aside.

"You have no right to touch my sister," Chris declared.

Ethan collapsed to his knees, sobbing uncontrollably.