approval over Mrs. Vale’s obstetrician?”
Bennett exhaled slowly.
“Given Mrs. Vale’s mental state—”
“Evidence.”
“Your Honor, we have affidavits from household staff describing erratic behavior.”
Claire laughed under her breath.
Judge Whitmore looked at her.
She stopped.
But barely.
Bennett opened one of his binders.
“On April 21st, Mrs. Vale was observed crying in the pantry. On April 28th, she was observed sitting on the floor of the nursery for over an hour. On May 2nd, she refused dinner with Mr. Vale’s investors and locked herself in the guest bedroom.”






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