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Christmas arrived, blanketing the city in a festive glow.Camille had fully recovered, and she hadn't suffered a single asthma attack since.To celebrate her recovery, Simeon rented out the largest indoor children's amusement park in the metropolitan area for the day.I watched Camille prance around in her princess dress, laughing as she plunged into the colorful ball pit. For a moment, the sight brought back a memory I hadn't thought about in a long time: the fifty-dollar discount voucher Neville had once tossed onto the table.Back then, even taking Camille to a playground meant gauging Neville's mood and waiting for his approval. Now, thanks to the money I'd earned through my own hard work and expertise, I could give my daughter unshakeable joy and complete security.Simeon walked over with two cups of hot coffee and handed one to me."What are you looking at so intently?"He followed my gaze toward Camille and smiled."I just received a notification from the bar association
Done Playing Chance with His Heart Chapter 9
Three months later, the first snow of winter fell over the city.I had won one high-profile case after another, and my reputation had soared throughout the regional legal community. In recognition of my performance, Simeon officially promoted me to senior partner at the firm.On the day I received my appointment letter, I stopped by the municipal appellate court to file an important case document. As I entered the lobby, a shrill commotion erupted near the security checkpoint."You can't treat us like this! My son is a high-profile attorney! How dare you garnish my pension?"I recognized the voice immediately and stopped in my tracks.Maeve was sprawled across the cold marble floor, wailing and throwing a furious tantrum. Several court officers stood around her, looking exasperated.She had stubbornly refused to vacate the seized property, and the court had now begun enforcing its judgment against her. Apparently, the enforcement measures had extended to garnishing her pension, t
Done Playing Chance with His Heart Chapter 8
As I stepped out of the courtroom, an overwhelming sense of lightness washed over me.Simeon opened the passenger door of his car with effortless grace. "A resounding victory for your first case back. Brilliantly done!"He smiled warmly, his eyes filled with genuine admiration.I smiled back. "I owe a lot of that to your guidance and mentorship over the past few weeks."He shook his head gently. "You succeeded because you were already strong enough to stand on your own. The firm is hosting a celebratory dinner for you tonight, and I've already arranged for someone to pick up Camille."I settled into the passenger seat, leaving Neville's desperate, hollow face behind the car window.His living hell, however, was only beginning.Because the divorce trial had been open to the public, news of his psychological abuse of his wife and daughter quickly spread throughout the city.With a subtle push from Simeon's network in the legal community, the details soon reached far beyond the co
Done Playing Chance with His Heart Chapter 7
On the day of the hearing, the first autumn rain fell over the city.I took my seat at the plaintiff's table, while Neville sat opposite me.He had chosen to represent himself rather than hire an attorney. His tie was crooked, his eyes were sunken, and his entire appearance radiated a hollow, lifeless despair.Yet the moment he looked at me, a flicker of hope appeared in his eyes, as though some part of him still believed he could persuade me to change my mind.Simeon sat in the front row of the gallery and gave me a subtle nod of encouragement.Then the judge struck the gavel, and the hearing officially began.Neville spoke first. "Your Honor, I object to this divorce. Our marriage is far from irretrievably broken. I still deeply love my wife and daughter. What happened between us was nothing more than a series of domestic disputes, and I'm more than willing to make amends."He was trying to appeal to the court's emotions rather than address what he had done.Turning toward me
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"Rita!"Neville's voice was ragged and hoarse as he called out to me.He rushed forward, reaching out to pull Camille into his arms. But the moment she saw him, she let out a terrified shriek and buried her face against my chest, clinging tightly to my legs."Bad man! Go away!" she cried, trembling violently. "They tore my drawing book, and you refused to help me!"Neville froze, his hands hovering helplessly in midair."Camille, I was wrong. I didn't know that was your emergency medicine," he choked out, his eyes filling with guilt.Then he turned to me, desperate to explain himself. "I fired Klara. I sent her straight to the police station and filed charges against her for unlawful conversion of property."I even burned those leg warmers she borrowed. I know the truth now. I was such a self-centered fool!"He poured out his remorse as though admitting his mistakes should be enough to earn my gratitude and win me back. Yet I simply watched him in silence, finding his desperate
Done Playing Chance with His Heart Chapter 5
Dawn was breaking when the train pulled into the station.I bundled Camille tightly into her jacket and carried her through the arrival gate.As I stepped outside, I took a deep breath. For the first time in a long while, even the crisp morning air tasted like freedom.After settling Camille in, I arranged for a new phone line and changed into a sharp professional suit. Then, right on time, I sat down in front of the interview camera at the local legal aid center.Six years as a housewife hadn't erased my expertise as a top-tier legal professional. After three grueling hours of written tests and a mock courtroom defense, I scored higher than every other applicant.The department director hired me on the spot, offering a base salary of $8,000 a month plus performance bonuses.My nose stung with emotion as I held the employment contract. So, I didn't need to roll the dice or depend on luck to provide for Camille.I could build a stable life for us through my own abilities, and I w
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