“This meeting is about a reasonable visitation plan and our finances,” Ruth reminded her.

Celeste gave a dismissive wave.

“Vance has always been generous to Natalie.

People are suddenly treating him like a criminal because she has a wealthy new relative.”

“He didn’t pick me up from the hospital,” I said.

“He didn’t even answer when I told him I was bleeding.”

She sighed.

“I thought you were exaggerating.