There were no reporters, speeches, or expensive flowers.

She simply wanted to be surrounded by people who had believed she deserved fairness even when they did not know how the case would end.

“What will you do tomorrow?” Leah asked.

Clara thought about it.

“Laundry,” she said.

“And after that, whatever I choose.”

They laughed together, and Clara understood how valuable an ordinary day could be.

PART 12