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Chapter 12

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As I walked out of the courtroom, I couldn't shake the feeling that my life was about to change in ways that I couldn't even imagine. I felt a sense of unease and uncertainty, like I was standing on the edge of a cliff, staring into the unknown.

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down, telling myself that I had just won a big case and that I should be celebrating. But as I walked out of the courthouse, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

I looked around, trying to see if Kaye was still watching me, but she was nowhere to be seen. I breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that maybe I had just imagined the whole thing.

But as I walked to my car, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched. I looked around, but there was no one there. I got into my car and locked the doors, feeling a sense of relief wash over me.

As I drove away from the courthouse, I couldn't help but think about my marriage and my relationship with Gael. I thought about the way he had
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