The father who had walked away gave his answer… but it came too late

talking about?”

The lawyer consulted his documents. He named a figure. It was not a fortune, but it was substantial — enough to change the shape of a life. Enough to matter.

Elena stood up abruptly, her chair scraping the floor. “I need to speak with my own counsel.” She gathered her bag with rigid, precise movements. “This is not over.”

Marcus followed continue reading …