She wanted to cross the aisle, wrap both arms around him, and ask who had brought him here.

But her attorney, Daniel Price, lightly touched her elbow.

“Let the judge speak first,” he murmured.

Leo searched the room and found Audrey.

His face crumpled.

“Mama Audrey.”

Clara leaned back in her chair.

“This is ridiculous,” she said, though not quietly enough.