Serena's Pov

The loud crack of the gavel echoed through the courtroom causing me to freeze for a moment.

"Order!" the judge bellowed, eyes sweeping the room.

My legs trembled, but I pushed myself forward. For a moment, the faces blurred, Liana looked stunned, Stanley's mouth dropped and Dominic scowled frozen in surprise. My heart pounded in my ears, but I forced myself to breathe.

"Serena?" Liana's voice cracked, incredulity and fear twisted in them. "What are you doing here?"

I steadied ...