It was not mine to reinterpret, and I decided it should never become a trophy in the dispute.

PART 15

The court proceedings did not end in one dramatic hearing.

There were documents to collect, witnesses to interview, and several meetings where lawyers discussed what evidence actually mattered.

Richard’s counsel questioned whether Arthur understood the impact of changing the trust, and Bennett’s side presented independent records of his wishes and condition.

I was asked to testify about the friendship.

I wore my only dark suit and sat in the corridor with Elise before the hearing.