The woman didn't mind at all. She knew very well that most people wouldn't get involved in something like this.

Karina's willingness to help came from her kindness. Even if things didn't work out, the woman wouldn't hold it against her.

Karina, however, felt a sense of responsibility. After confirming the meeting time with Wilfred, she took the day off, postponing all her work to focus on the matter. When the time came, Wilfred drove to pick her up.

*

At the café, a man stood and offered his hand. "Hello, Ms. Norman. I'm Attorney Jenkins from Birkham Law Firm. You can call me Jenkins."

Karina shook his hand with a polite smile. "Thank you, Mr. Jenkins. I appreciate you coming all the way from Birkham."

"It's no trouble. I happened to be in Atlantis for another matter. Besides, when a friend asks for a favor, it's not something I can refuse."

After a bit of small talk, the group sat down, and the conversation shifted to the case.

a general idea beforehand and didn't

a highly professional lawyer, listened attentively, nodding occasionally and asking questions when

her throat was dry. She reached for her drink, but Wilfred slid a glass

coming down with something lately. Warm water is better

that she had followed Wilfred's suggestion without a second thought. And this glass of water-it was his, though untouched. She

unusual. He was calmly browsing the menu, his movements refined and composed, the expensive cufflinks on his sleeves glinting subtly under the light. His demeanor was aloof and elegant, almost untouchable. Karina silently turned her attention back to her drink, taking another sip. "Maybe he just doesn't care? Forget it. Don't overthink," she thought to

*

Mr. Jenkins said as

if you can take

help the mother and daughter escape their nightmare. It wasn't just because they were her patients-she couldn't stand by and watch any woman endure such

said, "It's possible to take the case,

Hiring a lawyer for a defense

as she mentally tallied her bank balance. But after a

way she could afford it. Most of her Savings had been spent on the Stone family, and her doctor's salary wasn't particularly high. Régular doctors might earn three to four thousand,

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