Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

“Theresa, did you go to the court to withdraw the case?”

“Ms. Domont, I’m so sorry. Yes, I withdrew it.”

Kaia couldn’t wrap her head around it. “Why?”

Theresa’s voice was heavy with grief.

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“I’m sorry, Ms. Domont. A lawsuit takes too long, and there’s no guarantee we’d win. William… he can’t wait.

“The hospital offered me two hundred thousand dollars. I need that money to treat him. His condition can’t wait.”

Kaia took a deep breath.

Two hundred grand? That wouldn’t get Will far in a decent hospital.

Between the medical bills, disability stuff, round–the–clock care, and special diet–they’d burn through that cash in no time.

If they’d fought the case, the hospital would’ve been fully liable.

But with a private settlement, it’d be nearly impossible to sue again later.

Theresa kept apologizing over the phone, and Kaia could only

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reassure her it was okay.

But after hanging up, a sour feeling lingered.

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It wasn’t just the withdrawal–it was the frustration of almost winning, only to have it slip away.

Two hundred thousand dollars was far too little.

Kaia didn’t go back to the firm. She went straight home.

When Lucien returned and didn’t find her in the dining room,

he asked, “Where’s Kala?”

Jason reported, “Mr. Graves, Mrs. Graves seemed in a bad mood today. She went straight upstairs when she got home.”

Lucien was surprised.

ago, Kaia had told him the case was going

Had something gone wrong?

was empty, so she had to be in

found the curtains drawn tight,

room unlit.

stepped carefully to

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“Honey?”

dimness, he could just make

fingertip grazed her brow, only to brush against

His gaze darkened.

Why is she crying?

the morning,

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running endlessly from pursuers. The finish line

Lucien sat up beside

head dazedly. A second later, she was

“It’s still early. Sleep more. Whatever is bothering

let out a soft

me sound so

“I’m your husband. Isn’t that my

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Kaia had to admit he

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frustration in her chest

“Goodnight.”

rest, her mood had recovered

Lucien gently prodded me about

with the hospital. The case is over. They

stung by her client’s lack of

could win. Otherwise, she wouldn’t

dejection. Her downcast lashes and quiet demeanor were like a tiny

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the firm, Kaia

her

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ideal, but you’ve gained some experience with cases like this,” he

“Experience?