CHAPTER 45

CHRIS' POV:-



The honorable Judge stood up after signing the decision he had written. He left and detective Dean nodded his head at me. I did the same and stood up. I wrapped my arm around Cassie's waist. Detective Dean went to Hendrick while a police officer cuffed him. They walked towards us and Hendrick stopped in front of Cassie.

Agent Wolf hopped up and quickly came towards us. While Cassie stood bravely. But my mind was elsewhere. My eyes were glued to Mrs Wolf who looked unusually pale as Hendrick stopped in front of Cassie. She stood between agent Wolf and Hendrick. I was not the only one who was observing Mrs Wolf. It was because of the information detective Dean had found.


Before the court proceeded, Detective Dean called me and told me something about Mrs Wolf. According to him, Mrs Wolf was meeting with Hendrick and the gang who kidnapped Cassie. Detective Dean asked around and found out that she had been collecting information. She asked them only about the questions and answers between the police and the kidnappers. But with Hendrick, she had been begging him for something. I found it weird because I did not understand why a mother would beg the torturer of her daughter.


Hendrick did not say a single word. He just stared at Cassie. To my surprise, I saw guilt in his eyes. As if he was asking for forgiveness but he did not have words to express his initial feelings. His eyes diverted towards Mrs Wolf for a few minutes. The guilt I saw in his eyes was long gone. Instead I saw pure hatred and anger in his eyes for Mrs Wolf. Something similar as we had for Hendrick.


I signalled detective Dean and he pushed Hendrick a bit. He started walking again but Mrs Wolf did not move from her place. Hendrick asked detective Dean to let him say goodbye to his mother. Detective Dean nodded and they stopped in front of Mrs Black. While Mr Black was fuming in anger, Mrs Black was sobbing quietly. She went to Hendrick and cupped his face.


Hendrick: I am sorry, mother. I could not do it. I had to break my promise. I could not do more damage. I can not be like the very person I hate most in my life. I can not be like my father. I hope one day you will understand why I did that. I just could not do any more damage than I have already done.


He apologized to his mother loud enough for us to hear as well. His mother shook her head and hugged him tightly.


Mrs Black: Just for you to know, I am proud of you, son. I knew you would do what is right. I love you.


She replied while sobbing hard in her son's arms. I turned to look at Mrs Wolf who had a mischievous smirk on her face. All this time she was pale like she had seen a ghost but then she was smiling like she had won a game. I was trying hard to read her face but it was my first time with a woman like her. She was smart and cunning.


Suddenly, she masked her face with dramatic anger and went to the Black family. She grabbed Hendrick's arm and pulled him away from his mother. She did not say anything to Hendrick but turned towards Mrs Black.


Mrs Wolf: Proud of him. How can you be proud of him? You should be ashamed of yourself for giving birth to a man like Hendrick. What do you both think? Just because he has accepted everything he has done to Cassandra, does not mean he should be forgiven for the sins he has committed. He destroyed her life. He had tortured her. He had abused her sexually. How can you be proud of him?


Mrs Wolf asked Mrs Black in an angry tone. Mrs Black gritted her teeth and pushed her son behind her. Keeping her head high, she stood in front of Mrs Wolf.


Mrs Black: Yes, I am proud of my son. He has enough guts to own his sins. He did not hide behind his money. He made a mistake. And nobody asked you to forgive him. But as his mother, I know he has taken his first step towards the right path. And I believe in him that soon he will find the right path. I know, my son is a good man.


Mrs Black said proudly and Mrs Wolf gritted her teeth. Mr Wolf went to her and rubbed her arms to calm her down. But she pushed him and turned back to Mrs Black.


Mrs Wolf: You are the one to be blamed. Your son did what you have taught him. You should be the one to be punished, not him only but you as well. You did this all to my daughter.


Mrs Wolf started yelling at Mrs Black crazily. We all went to her as Mr Wolf was trying to calm her down.


Hendrick: Don't you dare cross that line, Mrs Wolf. You and I both know how much you care for your daughter. It's better to keep the cat in the bag. One more word out of your mouth with the intention to insult my mother and you will regret your actions.


Hendrick threatened her and she slapped him hard on his cheek. He fell on the bench and Mrs Wolf pointed her finger at Mrs Black. She grabbed her hair and pulled her head aggressively.


Mrs Wolf: You are proud of him. He is a rapist. What would make you hate him? You are the exact same monster as he is. You gave birth to a monster. You think I would let it go that easily? Never. You have to pay for the sins your son has committed. You bitch, I will kill you.


She said and grabbed her throat. Mr Wolf grabbed her hand and tried to free Mrs Black who was choking. Her eyes were red and she was coughing hard.


Hendrick Black: That's enough. Leave her alone.


Hendrick roared at Mrs Wolf but she smirked and kept squeezing Mrs Black's throat.


Hendrick: You asked for it.


He said and stood up again. Seeing his furious eyes, Mrs Wolf let go of Mrs Black's throat. She shivered as Hendrick glared at her.