Dorothy couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

But she knew Karen still had a soft spot for Jeffrey, and now with a baby on the way, a reconciliation seemed normal.

After all, Karen was safe with Jeffrey.

"Mmm," Dorothy pondered for a moment before advising, "Jeffrey, you better have squared things away with your ex. Karen's pretty sensitive, and you know how tough it was for her to take that first step towards you." "I get it! Don't worry. I'll tie up all loose ends with Paige." Dorothy furrowed her brows.

She had a nagging suspicion about Jeffrey's words—they had a hint of malice, even though he was smiling as he said them.

She's been sleeping a lot lately, eating less because of it. Keep an eye on that." "Yeah, I'll get the best nutritionist for her! She's carrying my child; how

just how well Jeffrey treated Karen. She

nerves had been frayed lately, what with Karen's breakup and the threat of getting rid of the baby. Now that the

Karen downstairs yesterday.” "Don’t mention it. I just thought you two should talk things through before making a decision about the baby." Dorothy didn't probe any further about

had just checked out of her hotel room to return to her apartment when she received a

"We've seen your request for representation, and we're willing to take on your case! When would

steadying herself, she reminded

thoroughly? The defendant is—" "The Lopez Corporation, right? Yes, we've reviewed it and believe your evidence is very substantial. Plus, the case has significant implications. Winning could be great PR for our firm! After considering all factors, we'd like to take it on.” Dorothy still felt like

to sign the representation agreement?" Once the representation agreement was signed, the case would officially be in their hands! She had had firms willing to take it on before, but they'd all

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