THE LITTLE GIRL WHO STOPPED THE DIVORCE

deny that the voice is yours?”

Daniel looked at his attorney.

 His attorney didn’t answer.

Vanessa suddenly began crying.

“Daniel, you said everything was going to be fine.”

Daniel turned toward her.

“Stop.”

“You told me she would never get anything!”

“Vanessa, stop talking.”

“You told me the house would be ours!”

The courtroom erupted in whispers.

Daniel’s attorney grabbed his arm.

“Do not say another word.”

But the damage was already done.

Judge Whitaker looked at Emma.

“Mrs. Caldwell, I want you to understand that your decision to