Having heard all the arguments and examined the evidence, the judge delivered his verdict. "Silence!" he commanded. "Based on the testimony and evidence presented before this court, I find the defendant, Mr. Hasan, guilty. He is hereby sentenced to one year of imprisonment and ordered to pay Ms. Anisa compensation of $5000. Failure to pay this compensation will result in an additional four-year prison term. Furthermore, Mr. Jaden and Mr. Mark are each sentenced to six months' imprisonment and ordered to pay $3000 in compensation." 💰
A wave of relief washed over Ms. Maria and Anisa's side. Mr. Manalo personally thanked Ms. Maria for securing justice for his daughter.
Immediately after, police officers took Hasan, Jaden, and Mark into custody to be led away to prison. 👮♂️
Although Asifa had resolved to be a strong single mother, Hasan's mother, burdened by guilt over her son's actions, approached her. She offered Asifa a place to stay in her home, promising to care for her like her own daughter and to help provide for the unborn child, a small attempt to make amends.
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Two weeks later, Anisa somehow found the strength to return to her old apartment and resume work at AZ Studio. Yugh was there beside her as always, diligently managing his share of the work while offering her quiet, steadfast support. The storm had finally passed, leaving behind a landscape of scars, but also the clear, open space for new beginnings, built on truth and mutual respect. 👣