Chapter 92: Apology
Rain thoroughly enjoyed her time talking with Eric. His jolly personality and story of his own experiences as a lawyer made the conversation not only insightful but also entertaining.
He was generous with advice, offering valuable pointers for her career while keeping the atmosphere light with his comical anecdotes from inside the courtroom. Their conversation flowed effortlessly.
As they sipped their tea, Eric leaned back in his chair, chuckling. "You know, there was this one trial where I was defending a man accused of stealing a prized parrot. The prosecutor was so focused on grilling my client, asking all sorts of questions, when suddenly, out of nowhere, the parrot flew into the courtroom and started mimicking everything the prosecutor was saying! The poor guy could barely get a word in, and every time he tried to speak, the parrot would just repeat him—louder!"
Rain and her father-in-law burst out laughing, while Eric grinned, clearly enjoying the memory.
"That’s ridiculous!" Rain exclaimed through her laughter. "What happened next?"
"Well, the judge couldn’t keep a straight face, and the jury was in tears from laughing. Needless to say, the case was dismissed, but that parrot? It became more famous than all of us combined!" Eric shook his head, still amused by the absurdity.
"Sounds like a circus, not a courtroom." Alexander suddenly mumbled under his breath.
Rain shot him a quick glance but didn’t let it dampen her mood. "I guess even the most serious jobs have their light moments," she said, still smiling.
Eric, unfazed by Alexander’s grumbling, nodded. "Exactly! The courtroom can be intense, but you’ve got to have a sense of humour to survive it. It’s not all about being stern and serious—sometimes the unexpected is what keeps us sane."