Good. I was glad to hear that bitch was scared of me, but even more puzzled as to why the custody case was being pursued in the first place. The judge appeared just as puzzled as I was. Her upper lip stiffened, and she leaned forward in her chair.

“If Mrs. Lee doesn’t feel safe in caring for her daughter, why is she objecting to the state having awarded custody of Annabelle to her aunt and uncle?”

“Mrs. Lee loves her daughter, and is pursing custody for Annabelle’s own good,” the attorney began.