Daniel watched without being intrusive about it as Marcus leaned down and said something quiet to Victoria. And she looked up and said something back. And then…

PART 22: Clare fell asleep on the couch. Mason dozed at the table. Ava curled in Natalie’s lap, breathing deeply. “Let’s get them to bed,” Ethan said…

PART 21: You never have to see him again unless you choose to when you’re adults. We won. Mason’s voice was small and disbelieving. We won. Then…

PART 20: Miss Valdez, I’m now going to address the restraining order violation. Mr. Mercer, you were parked outside the Carver residence on November 15th for 17…

PART 19: Why didn’t you come forward sooner? Michael asked. Because I needed proof. People don’t believe maintenance men over wealthy investment bankers. I needed evidence that…

PART 18: The adults failed you, not the other way around. Thank you for your bravery in speaking today. Miss Valdez, do you have questions for this…

PART 17: Patricia Valdez stood smoothing her skirt, projecting confidence. Thank you, your honor. My client, Daniel Mercer, has been unjustly separated from the children he helped…

PART 16: “He’s bluffing, trying to scare you into backing down. Don’t let him.” “But what if Natalie?” Ethan gripped her shoulders, forcing her to look at…

PART 15: Not your guilt, not your self flagagillation. Your action going forward. Natalie felt tears building again. She’d cried more in 3 weeks than in the…