PART 3 The courthouse smelled like wet coats, old paper, and coffee that had been burned for too many hours.

this morning?”

“Yes, Your Honor,” Savannah said.

“Are you medically able to participate today?”

Before Martin Hale could object, Margaret stood.

“Your Honor, my client is present voluntarily because Mr. Calloway requested emergency intervention and alleged immediate risk to the trust assets. We have a physician’s note confirming she may attend briefly,continue reading …