Names.
Dates.
Amounts.
Judge Rivas stared at them.
His expression became impossible to read.
Then he removed his glasses.
The room was silent enough to hear breathing.
Finally he spoke.
“This court is entering an immediate suspension of today’s ruling.”
Héctor stood.
“What?”
The judge looked directly at him.
“The previous judgment is vacated pending investigation.”
The color drained from Héctor’s face.
“No.”
“Furthermore,” the judge continued, “all marital assets are temporarily frozen.”
