Silent Test of Truth

As soon as Ana finished speaking, the judge’s gaze shifted, something in her expression catching his eye. With a subtle lean forward, his voice cut through the tension. “Are you sure?” His years in the courtroom had honed his instincts, and something about Ana’s words didn’t sit right.

Ana held her ground, but the judge wasn’t convinced. This case wasn’t like the others he had handled. The room grew still as he called for an unexpected recess. His words hung in the air, leaving everyone in suspense. The silence that followed was thick, almost suffocating, as if everyone knew all of this was far from over.