Arabella had just been led into the courtroom by Ezra when she saw Grace Ruth in the relatives' section position from a distance.
The woman had lost a lot of weight because of the sudden accident in her family. Cheekbones were so thin and raised, so fragile that they looked like they would fall apart when the wind blew. Mom's skin, which had been well maintained, had become rough from running around. Her eyes were downcast and tearful, but she just looked steadily at Dad in the dock.
Arabella's heart stung, her parents were not far away, but she knew full well that this might be one of the few times their family would be together.
The courtroom was quiet, but the stillness and solemnity took Arabella's breath away.
"Aden Ruth, you're suspected of collecting money for fraud and other cr
