“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.

Kaia had told him the case was going

Had something gone wrong?

was empty, so she had to be in

open the door, he found

room unlit.

stepped carefully to the

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“Honey?”

he could just make out her

brow, only to brush against the

His gaze darkened.

Why is she crying?

three in the

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long dream. She was running endlessly from pursuers. The finish line was in

Lucien sat up beside

head dazedly. A second later, she

her eye. “It’s still early. Sleep more. Whatever

let out a

me sound

a brow. “I’m your husband.

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to admit he had a

&

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arms, the frustration in her chest

“Goodnight.”

a night’s rest, her mood had recovered

breakfast, Lucien gently prodded me about what

client chose to settle with the hospital. The case is

defeated and stung by

down to Theresa not believing Kaia could win.

lashes and quiet demeanor were

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Kaia

called her

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gained some experience with

self–deprecating smile. “Experience?

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