Lilian sighed "I don't have time for your theatrics." She turned her gaze to the stairs. "I'm here for my granddaughter."
Richard was heading down the stairs when he heard the last part.
"Richard, its nice to finally meet you." She acknowledged, her tone polite. Lilian extended the envelope. "This is a formal notice. I am filing for full custody of Chayara. You will be required in court next week.
I expected him to explode but instead he took a deep breath and smiled. This action seemed to shock Lilian as well.
"You could have just let your lawyers drop it off. Seems to me like you are feeling quite confident."
"I have every reason to be. Chayara is my granddaughter. I have blood ties."
"You seem to forget that she is my niece which makes her my dad's granddaughter. We have blood ties as well. Do you really want to fight my father who has every attorney and the entire justice system on speed dial."
