The Custom of the Country Chapter 33

In which Ralph confronts the uneasy reality of his son Paul’s custody being contested by Undine, whose surprising claims are quietly supported by her family’s pragmatic yet unforthcoming assent, revealing the tenuousness of his hopes for peace. In the midst of legal manoeuvres and emotional strain, Clare Van Degen emerges as an unexpected ally, offering both insight and resources with a determined spirit that stirs new resolve in Ralph to protect his child’s future.