Chapter 6 – Gray

By Friday, Beckett thought he had contained it.
That was his first mistake.
He filed first, claiming Ella was unstable, addicted, dangerous to herself. He arrived at court in a navy suit with Preston behind him, both shining with confidence. Their attorney carried a folder thick with lies.
I wore gray.
People underestimate gray.
The judge glanced at me over her glasses. “Mrs. Calder, you are representing your daughter?”
“No, Your Honor,” I said. “Ms. Vale has independent counsel.”
Beckett smirked.
May you like
Then the courtroom doors opened, and Daniel Cho walked in.
Beckett stopped smiling.