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After leaving the hospital, Emma received a phone call. She answered it without much thought, feeling a bit exhausted by the events of the day.

“Ms. Morgan? Your car has been repaired. You can come pick it up now.”

Relief washed over her. At least something was finally going right today.

“Thank you. I’ll be there soon.”

She headed to the repair shop and walked inside. The mechanic greeted her with a nod.

“How much do I owe you?” she asked, reaching into her bag.

The man hesitated before responding, “It’s already been taken care of, Ms. Morgan.”

Emma frowned. “What? By who?”

“Mr. Grayson paid for everything.”

Emma’s fingers tightened around her wallet.

David.

Of course, it was him. Always interfering, always handling things on her behalf without even asking. She should’ve known.

Emma felt a bit uneasy. She wanted to refuse, to pay for it herself, but what was the point? The mechanic had already been paid. There was nothing more to say.

Forcing herself to remain calm,
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