Chapter 8

I met Jonathan Silva's eyes with confidence, sitting up straight in the courtroom. Sunlight streamed through the tall windows, heightening the tension between us.

"Mr. Silva, intimidation might be your usual tactic, but when it comes to my child, I won't back down," I said, my voice fir

Chapter 9

The southern city always carries a hint of salty ocean breeze in the air. Cassian and I rented an apartment in a peaceful neighborhood, surrounded by lush trees, with the distant silhouette of the sea visible.

“Mom, the sky here is so blue!” Cassian exclaimed, standing on the balcony, p

Chapter 10

Ahmir Ford's arrival disrupted the calm routine of our lives, like a stone causing ripples in a placid lake.

Despite Cassian's clear desire not to see him, I knew that refusing the meeting wouldn't stop Ahmir. It was better to face him under my watchful eye than have him show up unexpe