Vanessa was frightened.
Not of me.
Of what might be inside that envelope.
Judge Mercer continued.
« Mrs. Vance, would you explain the circumstances surrounding your wrist injury? »
I adjusted my cane beside my chair.
« On October seventeenth, my son and daughter-in-law came to my home carrying documents they wanted me to sign. »
« What documents? »
« A limited power of attorney, account-access authorizations, and paperwork relating to a transfer of investment assets. »
« Did you request those documents? »
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