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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.

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