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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%.

and Jeffrey remaining in the office, the silence became so profound that even

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

mother’s extensive medical expenses.”

through Rebecca as she

new place to live and

at him and asked, “What exactly are

this divorce as nothing more than a temporary outburst,” Jeffrey said as he stood up and approached her. “If you never bring it up again, I’ll continue covering your

Andrea?”

of you won’t have to interact,” Jeffrey stated calmly. “If her presence bothers you, I can. ensure she stays completely out of your

of you,” Rebecca replied,

for you, Jeffrey continued, ignoring her sarcasm as if negotiating a business deal. “Someone who’s grown accustomed to luxury understands

well–she had never

life.

had never once worried about money. The crisis struck so suddenly that she barely had time to process what was happening

married her.

her credit cards with no spending limit,

Rebecca any worse. He’d still give her everything she wanted and care for her with the same devotion as

not

Rebecca, life wasn’t just about money–pride and

Jeffrey said, his voice cutting through

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there isn’t nearly as forgiving as you imagine. In your position? Without me,

a week,”

bother pretending to care,” Rebecca retorted. “Worry about

to understand why she was being

nothing else, Mr. Hanson, you should go. The doctor and I have things to discuss,” Rebecca said, her tone colder than

get angry. Instead, he just

persistent gaze, Rebecca’s defenses slowly began

clenched the papers in her hand and forced herself to maintain eye contact, determined

time, I’ll forget this ever happened. After that, you’ll be nothing to me, and even if you come begging,

the window, her silent action serving as his

he had set and left

sometimes people needed to learn through hardship to recognize who genuinely

loud bang that made Rebecca’s heart jump in her