Shawn's expression went cold. "Allison, you know I love you."

Allison let out a laugh, light but biting. "Really? Wasn't it you sneaking around with Kate behind my back? Didn't your mom adore her, always saying she was perfect for you? Now Kate's pregnant with your kid and suddenly you don't want her?"

"You... you know about that?" Shawn's voice wavered, panic flashing in his eyes. "Allison, please don't be mad. Let me explain. I was drunk that night—I thought she was you, I swear, that's the only reason..."

"Save it." Allison cut him off, her face full of disdain. "Don't flatter yourself. I only brought it up because I think it's hilarious. You all treated me like trash, and now karma's come for you. Watching you squirm is honestly the highlight of my week."

"Alright, that's enough. Shawn, get out," Grant said, voice low and firm. "Allison and I have business to discuss."

"Dad-"

"I said out."

...

After Allison and Grant finished talking about the case, she made her way downstairs—and found Shawn still loitering by the door.

"Allison, can we talk?" Shawn rushed over, desperation all over his face.

She didn't even slow down. "There's nothing left to say."

"Allison, I know I don't deserve your forgiveness, but—"

"Keep following me and you'll

shot Brooklyn a

stepped forward and shoved Shawn aside with enough force that he

argue, but one glare from Brooklyn shut him

slid into

boss?" Brooklyn

"Back to the firm."

"Got it."

enough, it was time for Grant's

fierce-she argued every point with confidence,

for the judge to rule:

court, outside on

thank you. I owe

my job, Mr. Grant. By the way, if the first divorce request is denied, the law says you can't get divorced untes you and Cindy live

out."

somewhere else for a few

you're not

"Understood."

stormed over, her face twisted

walk away from me-we're

frowned, turning to face

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