Chapter 20 - MY VISIT TO MAREN HAS CONSEQUENCES
Nathan’s lawyer raised my office visit during a temporary divorce hearing.
“She appeared unannounced at a material witness’s workplace.”
True.
“She is the sister of Lucio Caravetta.”
Also true.
“The witness felt intimidated.”
Maren had said unsettled and frightened.
My attorney did not object to reality.
The judge looked at me.
“Did your attorney tell you not to contact Ms. Holloway?”
“Yes.”
“And you went?”
“Yes.”
“Threaten her?”
“No.”
“Bring security?”
“No.”
“Mention your brother?”
“No.”
“Does your family name carry influence?”
I wanted to say:
Not my fault.
Instead:
“Yes.”
The judge ordered mutual no-direct-contact between me and Maren during active proceedings except through counsel or subpoenaed process.
Fine.
Then:
“Mrs. Croft, being wronged does not expand your rights.”
I nodded.
“I understand.”
I did.
Nathan later tried to use the incident as evidence that I was unstable.
That failed.
One bad choice is not a diagnosis.
But the bad choice remained mine.
I apologized to Maren through counsel.
One sentence.
No request for response.
May you like
She acknowledged receipt.
Done.
