32 GIRLFRIEND PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Two Weeks Later
Caitlin sat upright, nervously gazing across the table towards Daniel Mendoza as he frantically reviewed documents before the court reporter administered the oath. Sitting besides Caitlin was her attorney, Davetta Castle, dressed in a black suit with oval glasses that complemented her attire. The other attorneys were seated on the same side as Daniel but further down the table to give Daniel space for his exhibits and other documents.
Tapping her fingers, Caitlin tried to distract herself from thinking about her daughter, Maleah.
Maleah was with one of her parents’ maids at their house. Her parents offered to attend the deposition for moral support, but Caitlin politely refused. She was hesitant to even leave Maleah with them out of co
