**Mira's POV — Family Court, Monday Morning**
Patricia stood beside her at the plaintiff's table. Across the room, Kieran sat with his attorney—not opposing, just present as required.
Judge Harrison looked older than he had at the emergency hearing. Tired. "We're here to review the custody arrangement for Brielle Ravencrest in light of new evidence. Ms. Morrison, proceed."
Patricia presented methodically. Elder Thorne's bribery evidence. The three paid witnesses. The school parking lot attack witnessed by dozens. The federal charges. The complete collapse of the case against Mira's fitness as a mother.
"Your Honor, every piece of evidence used to remove Brielle from Dr. Whitmore's custody has been proven corrupt or fabricated. The 'unstable behavior' was witnessed by paid inf
