“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.

days ago, Kaia had told

Had something gone wrong?

study was empty, so she had to be

the door, he found the

room unlit.

stepped carefully to the

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“Honey?”

he could just make out

only to

His gaze darkened.

Why is she crying?

in the

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endlessly from pursuers. The finish

Lucien sat

second later, she was enveloped in his

kissed the corner of her eye. “It’s still early. Sleep more. Whatever is

out a soft

me sound

“I’m your

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Kaia had to admit he had a

&

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

“Goodnight.”

a night’s rest, her

gently prodded

settle with the hospital. The case is

by her client’s lack of

down to Theresa not believing Kaia could win. Otherwise,

downcast lashes and quiet demeanor were like a tiny thorn,

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Kaia

her into

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

gave a self–deprecating smile. “Experience? It barely

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