—Mr. Andrés Herrera is acquitted of all charges.
Andrés felt like the world was stopping.
—Furthermore, a criminal investigation is ordered to be opened against the plaintiffs and their legal representatives.
Paula started to cry.
Salgado tried to leave, but two judicial police officers were already at the door.
The judge continued:
—And the restitution of back wages, compensation and damages to the defendant is ordered.
The hammer fell one last time.
—The session is adjourned.
Andrés remained seated.
Without reacting.
As if her body still didn’t understand that it was all over.
That he had won.
Rojas patted him on the back.
—Boy… you just saved yourself from ruining your life.
People started to come out.
Andrés gathered his things, still dazed.
When she stepped out into the hallway, she heard a voice.
—Mr. Herrera.
He turned around.
She was the judge.
Now without a toga, just with a sober suit and a more human look.
He approached.
—I wanted to return this to you personally.
