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

to your wife’s hospital room shortly after she delivered three children?”

Bryce swallowed.

“Yes, but—”

Judge Pike held up one hand.

“That answers the question.”

Vivian closed her eyes.

Tessa Monroe stared at the floor.

Savannah noticed something then.

Tessa did not look smug anymore.

She looked afraid.

Margaret continued.

“Fourth, hospital security footage confirms continue reading …