The next day, I hired a lawyer. It was not going to be easy for me to let Daniel take Adam. And we discovered the unpleasant reality as the case developed.
Reestablishing contact with his son was not the reason for Daniel’s return. It also had nothing to do with love, remorse, or guilt.
Daniel had somehow learned that Adam’s maternal grandfather had lately bequeathed a sizable estate. He came here for that reason and abruptly requested custody. Daniel wanted to get Adam’s funds.
As I went over the documents one again, the knowledge broke my heart. Because of what it would do to Adam, not simply because Daniel was avaricious.
How could he comprehend? Knowing that his father was battling for his money account rather than for him must have wounded him.
The court hearing day came sooner than I had anticipated. Judith, my astute lawyer, prepared me for the inquiries, the charges, and the potential need for Adam to testify.
