“I walked into my own mansion expecting my wife to run into my arms, but instead I found my family celebrating my money while the woman I loved was missing.
Samuel looked at me directly. “Daniel, at the time, your mother had already provided medical letters suggesting Emma was experiencing anxiety, paranoia, and confusion. She claimed Emma had become fixated on finances because of loneliness and isolation.”
Emma turned toward the window.
My voice dropped. “Medical letters from whom?”
“A private physician,” Samuel said. “Dr. Elaine Porter.”
Emma looked back sharply. “I never saw Dr. Porter.”
Samuel’s face tightened. “I was afraid of that.”
The room went very quiet.
Samuel continued, “I attempted to contact you directly multiple times. My emails bounced from your private address. Calls to your overseas office were redirected through your family office. Eventually I received a signed instruction, under your authentication protocol, limiting my communication regarding domestic matters to Margaret Hayes.”
