Freedom Restored
When the session resumed, the judge expressed serious concern about the case and ordered Ethan released on bond. An inquiry into Trevor Maddox was launched at once.
The courtroom broke into applause. Ethan’s handcuffs were removed. He walked over to Amara, knelt down, and whispered, “You saved me.”
Amara smiled. “No, you saved Malik. I just finished what he started.”
They laughed together, a sound filled with relief.
