Leaving the courthouse felt liberating. Before I could say goodbye to Adrian, Matthew burst out. He rushed down the steps toward where I was standing.

Everyone instinctively shielded me in the middle.

He appeared sad and resentful. Some of his friends held him back. He stared at me with sorrow.

"Hon…" He couldn't say it.

My heart dropped as well.

"Chlo, don't go... Please, Chlo, give me a chance. I just want to talk to you for a few minutes!" He tried to get away from the people holding hi