𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐀 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 | 𝙆𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙨 𝙢𝙞𝙠𝙖𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣

Chapter 33

So they didn't really care for her. They had Carol and Liz watch the 9 month old most of the; But the judge didn't needed to know that

If it got brought up she would share bits and pieces but wouldn't say it on her own. Because after all this was all about Zeara and wether not she was fit to care for her daughter

With the judge asking her first question Caroline got pulled out of her thought and back to the room

"Ms Forbes, correct me if I'm wrong but you are a senior and do not work?"   The blond agreed and let the judge continue

"And do you or Mr. Lockwood do any extra curricular activities, like sports or clubs? If yes, what time do they occur and how regularly do you to attend."

Just when Caroline was going to respond, her and Tyler's lawyer held up his hand and spoke "Objection, this doesn't have anything to do with the case."

Completely shocked the judge looked at the male lawyer as she was absolutely dumbfounded and looked at him entirely stunned. Pausing her thoughts she turned to face him and furrowed her eyebrows and stuttered

"Um, Mr—Mr Adamson, you, you do know that I'm the judge correct?" Her voice was filled with confusion and she was honestly embarrassed for him

As she said her next sentence her voice became more firm "I am asking the questions and know where I'm going with this, so please, do what you get paid for Mr Adamson while I continue what I'm doing. Don't question my abilities."

Looking away from him her eyes shifted back to Caroline while the male lawyer appeared absolutely embarrassed, and he was

But the judge moved on from that and gestured for the blonde teen to answer her previous question. Taking a breathe Caroline answered calmly and politely

"Yes your honor we both do school sports. I am in charge of the cheerleading team and we practice everyday after until 5, while Tyler has football but with the same schedule. Although we football is almost done."

Nodding the judge paused and let the stenographer and state attorney takes their notes. Once they were caught up she asked one final question for the blonde. "My last question for you is who. watches Xila when you are busy. Adults or teenage friends?"

Caroline became a little nervous with where this was going but after giving her answer the judge professional smiled and said thank you. That was all and it made the blonde vampire relieved

But even though Caroline was done with questioning it was Tyler's turn, and they both knew his was going to be filled with more hard hitting questions

And boy it certainly was. The judges first question was about the crash incident and Xila being in a coma. She immediately pulled out the statement given to the police and questioned Tyler

His statement today was the same the night of the accident. Which was good, and the judge believed it. He had to leave some of supernatural bits out of it to make it more believable, and honestly even Stefan was convinced

A few more questions later it was the final part of the hearing. The rest of Tyler's question were just basic general stuff about college and finances

So now that every other portion was done it was only Zeara's statements they had to run by

Since this whole thing was about her, her questions were a little more in depth and it was harder for Zeara to answer especially since the first one was about the accident

But the judge respected that and gave her time she needed. "I understand this must be very tough Ms Velesco. I'll repeat the question and you can answer whenever you're ready" The female politely gave a small comforting smile