Chapter 22
Author: Favor J
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As Lucas entered the courtroom, a subtle alteration had taken place. The restroom, albeit a modest refuge, had served its purpose in fortifying him against the currents of anxiety.

Stepping back into the echoing rooms of justice, he wore a fresh serenity that rang in each measured stride.

The judge, a discerning observer of the courtroom dynamics, noted Lucas's return with a subtle nod. The attention of the courtroom, briefly distracted, went back to the center stage as the closing seconds of this judicial drama unfolded.

Seated with fresh composure, Lucas took his position, gaze fixated on the judge who had the ability to alter the outlines of his destiny.

The courtroom, a microcosm of emotions and anticipations, settled into an expectant hush.

The judge, a figure of legal authority draped in the somber robes of justice, surveyed the room with a measured gaze. The weight of the moment lingered palpably in the air, accented by the regular tapping of the gavel.

"Ladies and gentlemen of
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