Emily.
Today is Thursday, and I find myself alone in the courtroom. Maggie was busy with her university assignments, and Aiden couldn’t make it, as he had to work. I’m certain that if Aiden knew about my presence here today, he would have come.
“Mrs. Davis, I understand you are here for kinship regarding Jane Anderson. What is the reason for that?"
"My parents are abusive and there is no way I can leave my sister in their care. It is my responsibility to protect her and I am confident in my capability to take care of her myself.”
The judge studies me for a moment, his eyes locking with mine, and I try to avoid fidgeting nervously..
"How do you know she was being abused, Mrs. Davis?"
“My sister and I went through a tough time when we were younger. Our dad was an alcoholic and our mot
