Whitman,” Judge Thomas said, leaning forward over the bench.

“Did you ever authorize Arthur Vance to pledge your family home as collateral for company loans?”

“Never,” I said.

“I didn’t know Arthur had put a lien on our house until the process server posted the notice on my front door.”

“Thank you, Mrs.

Whitman,” Judge Thomas said gently.

“You may step down.”

I walked back to the table and sat down beside Greg, placing my hand over his wrist.