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Jeffrey sat relaxed on the sofa, still wearing the custom gray suit from that morning’s divorce. proceedings. His manner seemed casually detached as he made light conversation with the doctor, showing no apparent effect from the recent split.

When Rebecca entered the room, Jeffrey’s eyes lifted to meet hers.

Rebecca’s hands clenched unconsciously at her sides, her eyes revealing clear distaste and resentment.

“You’ve arrived, Ms. Jensen,” the doctor, Timothy Johnson, greeted simply.

She averted her gaze and replied quietly, “Hello, Dr. Johnson.

“As we discussed on the phone, here is the monthly payment schedule. Please review it, and if everything appears correct, complete your information and sign at the bottom,” Timothy explained while handing her the form.

Rebecca accepted the document, and her heart sank as her eyes fell on the amount–hundreds of thousands due every single month.

If her father hadn’t taken her pre–marital assets, she might have managed the payments for a few months. But now, with nothing left, covering such a significant expense seemed nearly impossible.

“If the cost presents a burden, you may choose from one of these alternative plans,” Timothy offered, noticing her hesitation as he presented another set of documents.

While the new treatment plan was considerably cheaper than the current one, it still cost tens of thousands of dollars each month.

When Timothy noticed she was still carefully reviewing the documents, his eyes instinctively moved toward Jeffrey.

Jeffrey responded with an almost imperceptible nod that Timothy immediately understood.

“Take your time looking through those options,” Timothy said as he stood up, slipping his phone into his pocket. “I need to check on another patient. If none of those plans work for you, we can discuss alternatives when I return.”

Rebecca remained completely focused on the treatment plans before her. “Alright,” she responded quietly.

Timothy left promptly, making sure to close the door behind him as he exited.

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64%.

Jeffrey remaining in the office, the silence became

documents,” Jeffrey began, his tone maintaining its characteristic casual detachment, “your financial resources will never be sufficient

mother’s extensive medical expenses.”

anger rushed through Rebecca as she turned

have to find a new place to live and

him and asked, “What

approached her. “If you never bring it up again,

about Andrea?” Rebecca

you won’t have to interact,” Jeffrey stated calmly. “If her presence bothers you, I

you,” Rebecca replied, her voice dripping

ignoring her sarcasm as if negotiating a business deal. “Someone who’s grown accustomed to luxury understands how difficult it

perfectly well–she had never experienced true hardship throughout

life.

money. The crisis struck so suddenly that she barely had

married her.

limit, so money was the least of her

it wouldn’t mean he’d treat Rebecca any worse. He’d still give her everything she wanted and care for her with the same devotion as always–so in

reason not

to Rebecca, life wasn’t just about

bills,” Jeffrey said, his

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nearly as forgiving as you imagine. In your position? Without me,

a week,”

bother pretending to care,” Rebecca retorted.

Jeffrey pressed, unable to understand why she was

you should go. The doctor and I have things to discuss,” Rebecca said, her tone colder than ever. “I don’t

get angry. Instead, he

persistent gaze, Rebecca’s

herself to maintain eye contact, determined to win this silent battle of wills despite the

“If you agree within that time, I’ll forget this ever happened. After that, you’ll be nothing to me, and even if you come begging, I likely won’t

to look out the window, her silent action serving as

extend his stay beyond the time he had set

that sometimes people needed to learn

slammed shut with a loud bang that