Chapter: 1297

After leaving the courthouse, Ephraim spoke extensively, likely trying to convince her to reconsider an appeal for the second trial.

Though the first trial's verdict was still pending, and Bethany had expressed no desire to appeal, Ephraim still urged her to think it over carefully.

"There's no need for that now, sorry for all the trouble, Ephraim."

"It's no trouble at all! In criminal cases, a second trial is pretty common. We're well prepared for it!"

"No, but thank you."