We will need to investigate further before making any decisions regarding custody.”
I finally exhaled, the tension uncoiling from my body. Zaden had done it. He stood tall in the face of pressure, broke the silence, and spoke the truth with more strength than many grown men could manage.
As the hearing continued, I reached for Zaden’s hand and gave it a quiet squeeze—my silent thank you for his bravery. Whatever came next, we would face it together—anchored by truth and bound by love.
