CHAPTER 430: MADDY'S MAJOR WIN

"This court is now in session," The judge firmly stated. "Mr. Cavil, please proceed." "Thank you, Your Honor." The barrister replied, "The State believes that Miss Madison Fillowite here is unfit to care for her child, Susan Flipowitz, due to her history of constant negligence." "Objection, Your Honor!" Maddy clasped her hands and licked her lips nervously, her eyes focused on her lawyer. "...My client here has no history of constantly neglecting Susan, and she is fully capable of caring for her." "But, Your Honor, the State has evidence of multiple instances of neglect, including leaving the child unattended for extended periods." The petitioner retorted. "Correction, Miss Johnson. The child was left in the care of her grandmother, who’s here, by the way." The judge threw a bored look at Maddy as he said, "I've reviewed the cases, Madison. Do you have anything to say on your own behalf?" "Yes, Your Honor," Maddy replied softly. "I love my child and am willing to do whatever i