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

Mr. Calloway left the maternity wing without visiting the newborn unit.”

Martin Hale said, “That is irrelevant.”

Judge Pike looked at him over her glasses.

“To a petition claiming urgent paternal concern for newborn beneficiaries, it may be relevant.”

Savannah felt Rachel’s hand squeeze her shoulder from behind.

The judge watched Bryce.

“Mr. Calloway, did continue reading …