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

envelope to the clerk.

“Divorce documents served informally in the hospital room while Mrs. Calloway was recovering and before she had held all three newborns.”

The judge’s expression changed.

“Mr. Calloway, is that accurate?”

Bryce stood too quickly.

“Your Honor, the marriage had been strained. I believed clarity was best.”

“Did you bring divorce papers continue reading …