Amelia learned to sit up.
Then crawl.
Then walk.
She said “Mama” before her first birthday, and I cried so hard she looked frightened.
I kissed her cheeks until she laughed.
All the while, the legal process continued.
The financial case revealed that Charles had diverted company funds through false invoices and consulting agreements.
Courtney’s business had received hundreds of thousands of dollars for services it could not substantiate.
The forged documents intended to transfer my property were examined by specialists.
Financial records showed attempts to secure control of assets Lucas had placed beyond Charles’s reach.
The company underwent restructuring under the direction of its legitimate board and the trustees.
Many employees kept their jobs.
Some of the stolen funds were eventually recovered.
But the most painful part came when I testified about my husband’s death.
I sat in the witness chair wearing a simple navy dress.
