His expression shifted, but I could not name what I saw.

Guilt, fear, regret and anger can look alike across a courtroom.

The judge considered evidence about pretrial procedures, records access, and witness disclosures.

No instant confession resolved the matter.

The prosecutor explained that specialists were analyzing the medication evidence alongside movements recorded through electronic access logs.

Defense counsel challenged the reliability of samples and the interpretation of certain records.

Each side had the opportunity to present its arguments.

I found the slow pace maddening until Rachel said, “I don’t want them guessing.