69|Spontaneous Decision

"Don't be pessimistic. The decision isn't necessarily a bad sign," Blaze consoled while sitting by my side.

I turned to Bailey, who looked happy with her three lawyers. "They must have done something to make the judge cancel the next hearing."

What would that evil couple have done by joining the petition to take care of Gemma? They had no money or assets. The business Diana had mentioned wasn't a household name either, just a little shop. Where would they get the money to pay for her care?

"A lot can happen in the few days it takes the judge to study your application, Heather," said one of my lawyers. "Rest assured. He'll make the right decision."

I didn't know why Blaze and everyone else were so sure the judge would be fair. Was I the only one who knew Bailey well? In my lifetime of dealing with them, it wasn't easy to win an argument. Moreover, they were very confident from the first day of the trial.

They wouldn't smile and relax if they knew they would lose. The judge's sudden dec