“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

Had something gone wrong?

study was empty, so she had to be in the

open the door, he found the curtains drawn tight,

room unlit.

carefully to

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“Honey?”

he could just make

her brow, only to brush against the dampness

His gaze darkened.

Why is she crying?

three in the

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

sat

A second later, she

her eye. “It’s still early. Sleep more. Whatever is bothering you,

let out a soft

make me

brow. “I’m your husband.

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Kaia had to admit he

&

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into his arms, the frustration in her chest slowly melting

“Goodnight.”

her

Lucien gently prodded me

the hospital. The case

felt defeated and stung by

Theresa not believing Kaia could win.

quiet demeanor were like a tiny thorn, silently piercing

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Kaia still

called her into

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

smile. “Experience? It

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