Episode 52

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" Richard, " Spencer said in an irritated voice as he spoke on the phone that was on speaker and laying on his coffee table while he also fed Miracle her bottle of formula. " That really annoying lawyer brother of the equally annoying Jonah Simms just called me to say he filed a petition trying to overturn the will. They're saying I used undue influence over Gertrude ! I never ! "

Richard replied," What lawyer? Who is he? Contesting a will in the state of Maryland is a rather complicated process. I don't think they have a leg to stand on but I will look into it personally myself and also assign Amanda to it. Don't worry. How did the home check go? "

Spencer gazed at the baby as he pulled the bottle away. She looked up at him with her adorable sparkly eyes and actually smiled at him. He smiled back at her before lifting her up to pat her back gently to make her belch. Just like the books told him to do. She smiled at him, he marveled. His daughter was so smart. Their daughter. His and DuBuis'. At least something was going good today.

" His name is Marcus Simms. He's really from Boston, he said on the phone, but apparently he can practice here and in Virginia too. He sounded very arrogant. "

Richard was silent. Too silent. So silent Spencer was starting to worry as he finished burping the baby and moved in his chair over to her travel crib in the middle of the living room to lie her down for her nap. He gently stroked her forehead before turning back to the phone and the conversation with his too quiet older brother. " Richard, are you still there? And the home check went well. The social worker was pleased. She also said they were not having luck finding the mother. "

" I'm still here. I know the man. He can be arrogant, yes. Text me his number. And try not to worry. "

Spencer sighed. Easier said than done.

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