Wakes's POV
Blake Matthew's federal testimony was a disaster for my custody case. Every detail he provided about my surveillance methods, my control tactics, my use of medical professionals to document Aloe's "instability"....all of it became public record that Patricia Holbrook warned would devastate our strategy.
"The judge in Aloe's custody case will see this testimony," she explained. "Blake's cooperation gives credibility to all of her abuse allegations."
"Blake Matthew is a convicted felon."
"Who's accepting responsibility and providing detailed evidence. That plays better than you'd think." Patricia reviewed the transcripts with professional concern. "Wakes, we need to pivot. The aggressive custody approach isn't working."
"Then what do you suggest?"
"Reconciliation. Make your
