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“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

Had something gone wrong?

The study was empty, so she had to be

he found the

room unlit.

stepped carefully to

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“Honey?”

he could just make out

to brush against the dampness

His gaze darkened.

Why is she crying?

three in the morning,

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had a long dream. She was running endlessly from pursuers. The finish line was in sight, but

sat up beside

shook her head dazedly. A second later, she was enveloped in his warm

kissed the corner of her eye. “It’s still early.

out

me

“I’m your

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to admit

&

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nestled deeper into his arms, the frustration in her chest slowly melting away.

“Goodnight.”

her mood had recovered

Lucien gently prodded me about

to settle with the hospital. The case is over. They don’t need me

defeated and stung by her client’s

down to Theresa not believing Kaia could win. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have settled for two

lashes and quiet demeanor were like a tiny thorn,

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Kaia still couldn’t

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outcome wasn’t ideal, but you’ve gained some experience with cases like

self–deprecating smile. “Experience? It barely started