Her representative speaks
As Penelope exited the courtroom, her government-appointed lawyer desperately attempted to sway the judge’s decision, pleading for leniency and arguing against the month-long jail sentence. However, the judge remained steadfast, convinced that Penelope needed to face the consequences of her actions to learn her lesson.
With the judge’s final word, it became clear that nothing more could be done for Penelope. As she prepared to face the harsh reality of life behind bars, she couldn’t help but wonder if things might have been different if she had only shown a bit of restraint.