Yet Raymond had known about the connection between Thomas, Eleanor, and Julian for decades.
And he had never disclosed that knowledge when making his allegations.
After a long morning of testimony and arguments, the judge denied Raymond's request to freeze the trust based on the evidence presented.
Other disputed matters would be dealt with through the ordinary process.
But the central attempt to strip away my access had failed.
The trust remained valid and operative.
I could barely breathe.
Celia squeezed my hand.
“Margaret.”
I looked at her.
“It's all right.”
Tears filled my eyes.
For the first time since Thomas died, I felt the ground beneath my feet becoming steady again.
Outside the courtroom, reporters were waiting.
Flashbulbs went off.
Questions flew toward us.
“Mrs. Ward, do you believe your husband concealed an affair?”
“Do you consider Julian Mercer a legitimate member of the family?”
“Will you share the trust with him?”
