*DURRELL*
My lawyer called back an hour later.
"The restraining order has a flaw. It specifies hospital visitation only, so it doesn't cover private property or public spaces. It also expires the moment he's discharged."
"So once he's out, she can see him wherever she wants?"
"Exactly."
I smiled. "Good."
"There's something else. Juliana filed this without Theodore's consent, which means if he contests it, the whole thing collapses immediately."
"Then make sure he knows."
"Mr. Cox…"
"Make sure Theodore Chase fully understands what his wife did."
There was a brief pause. "Understood."
I ended the call and sat quietly for a moment.
Juliana wanted to isolate Ariana, but she was about to learn that isolation only works when everyone cooperates.
A few minutes later, my phone buzzed
