How to Fix a Broken Heart

Chapter 76

SEVENTY-SIX

Edward Duke was sweating profusely as the jury took their seats in the courtroom. The loud, deep voice of the judge boomed across the court.

‘Do you find the defendant guilty or not guilty of rape?’

Trudi Simpson glared at him from the viewing area.

‘Not guilty.’

‘He bloody did it!’ Trudi shouted as her friend took her arm and ushered her outside.

The case had fallen apart without the bouncer’s evidence, just as Cynthia had predicted it would.

Ed tipped his head back, shut his eyes, then punched the air.