Until the very second the West Legal Services’ seal was pressed onto the document, Dorothy's heart was in her throat.

But the process went incredibly smoothly, and the other party didn't hesitate for even a moment before signing.

"Do you... not want to consider it a bit more?" "There's no need for that." The manager looked at Dorothy, a smile playing on his lips, "Ms. Sanchez, do you doubt our capabilities here at West Legal Services?" Dorothy quickly waved her hands and said, "No, it's just that I'm a bit surprised.” "We lawyers shouldn't be too picky about the cases we take on, or else we betray the very reason we took up the mantle! Rest assured, Ms. Sanchez, we'll give it our all.” "Then I'm counting on you, Lawyer Ephraim." "My pleasure!" Ephraim stood up personally to see Dorothy out, watching her leave the law firm before returning to his office.

No sooner had he sat down than he dialed a number, his voice now obsequious and fawning, a stark contrast to his composed demeanor with Dorothy.

"Mr. Lopez, everything's been done as you instructed.” "Good." Karen had no idea where Jeffrey had taken her, but it must still be in Eldorria City given the temperature felt the same.

He owned so many properties, so she couldn't tell which one it was.

her slumber, her instinct was to reach

It wasn't there.

vaguely aware of

to find Jeffrey standing in the villa's dining area, an austere look on his

Karen in the comer of

aren't you wearing shoes?" His brows furrowed, he

phone? And where are we?" "In our new home." Jeffrey declared as he carried her back to the bedroom, gently placing her on the bed, "Just wait here, I'll have the nutritionist bring up breakfast. Be good." "I don't want breakfast! Give me my phone!" "Not

said with a helpless yet indulgent smile, "I just think you're not in the right state of mind right now. If I give you your phone, you'll want to call your parents or

want to be here. I want to go home!" "This is your home." Jeffrey lifted her chin, forcing her to meet his gaze. "Here, with me, with our child, this is home!" "You're sick. I don't want to

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