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2026-04-02 11:00:07The door of Nocture closed softly behind Auri, sealing her off from the lingering tension outside. The air inside felt different—calmer, familiar—as if the space itself welcomed her back without questions. The faint scent of fresh flowers reached her senses, and for a moment, she simply stood near the door, letting herself settle into a place that had long been a part of her life.
“Sit down first,” Gia said gently beside her. “You’re not fully recove
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The calm atmosphere inside Nocture shattered within seconds of Ethan’s arrival, his anger spilling into the room without restraint. The few customers still inside exchanged uneasy glances—some quietly stepping away, others frozen in place, unsure how to react.Auri remained behind the counter, her face composed, though her breathing had begun to grow heavier—not out of fear, but because her body was starting to send signals she couldn’t ignore.“Get out,” Gia said at last, her voice firm as she stepped forward, placing herself slightly between Ethan and Auri. “This isn’t the place for a scene.”Ethan let out a scoff. “I’m not finished.”“You’re not going to finish anything like this,” Gia shot back. She pulled out her phone, her fingers moving quickly. “I’ve already called Mr. Lucas. You should leave before this gets worse.”Ethan’s gaz
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The courthouse hallway still echoed with voices that hadn’t fully settled when Ethan strode out of the courtroom. His face was tight, his steps no longer as controlled as before. The moment he reached a quieter corner, he turned sharply to his lawyer.“Show me that document,” he said, his voice edged.The lawyer studied him for a moment. “We’ll get a copy once it’s officially verified.”“I don’t care about procedure,” Ethan cut in. “I want to know how she managed to bring in evidence like that.”“And that’s exactly why we need to confirm its validity first,” the lawyer replied, still calm. “If it’s fabricated, we can strike back.”Ethan exhaled sharply, his jaw tightening. “It has to be fake.”Behind him, softer footsteps approached. Anna walked in, struggling to hold back her tears, one hand covering part of her face. Vale
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The courtroom, which had felt controlled and one-sided just moments ago, began to shift the instant Auri’s lawyer rose to his feet. There was no rush in his movement, no raised voice—just a quiet composure that gradually drew every eye toward him.Auri remained seated, her back straight, her hands resting on the table. She was no longer just answering.This time—she was waiting.“Your Honor,” her lawyer began, opening a thick folder in front of him, “we would like to present counter-evidence relevant to the claims that have been made.”The judge nodded. “Proceed.”Ethan, who had appeared confident until now, subtly adjusted his posture. It wasn’t much—but enough to show that his attention had sharpened.“Throughout the previous proceedings,” the lawyer continued, “the plaintiff has repeatedly emphasized my client’s alleged negligence as a wife, while al
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The courtroom that day felt different from two weeks before. It wasn’t more crowded, nor was it louder, but the atmosphere had grown heavier—like everyone present had come carrying something, ready to lay it down.Auri stepped inside with a steadier rhythm, her breathing even, her steps no longer hesitant. Gia walked beside her, while behind them, their legal team carried neatly organized files. As soon as Auri took her seat, her eyes caught two figures across the room—Valencia and Anna.This time, neither of them made a sound. No sharp remarks, no deliberate scoffs meant to be overheard. And somehow, that was what made it different—their gazes were sharper, colder, as if they were already certain of how this would end.“They look… calm,” Gia whispered.Auri didn’t turn. “Because they think they’ve already won.”Gia let out a quiet breath. “We’ll see.”Not l
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The door to Nocture closed softly behind them, leaving behind a silence unlike the usual kind—deeper, as if the entire space itself had exhaled after a long, exhausting day. Auri lingered near the entrance for a few seconds, her shoulders sinking just a little, her body finally registering the weight she had been carrying since morning.Gia glanced at her, unhurried, then said gently, “You don’t need to think about anything else today. Go on—get some rest.”Auri didn’t argue. She moved toward the back room, her steps slow but certain. When she reached the bed, she sat on the edge instead of lying down right away. Her hands pressed lightly into the mattress, her head dipping forward as if she were trying to gather the scattered pieces still circling her mind.“That courtroom…” she murmured softly, “felt smaller than it looked.”Gia leaned against the doorframe. “That’s because e
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The drive back to Nocture felt calmer than before. The midday roads weren’t too crowded, leaving enough space for the car to move at an unhurried pace. Inside, the atmosphere had shifted as well—not entirely light, but steady enough to let each breath come a little easier. Auri sat in the back seat beside Gia, her body more relaxed against the seat, though her hand still drifted to her stomach now and then, as if quietly reassuring herself that everything was fine.Lucas, behind the wheel, didn’t say much at first. Every so often, his eyes flicked to the rearview mirror, checking on Auri’s condition. But the silence wasn’t uncomfortable—it felt intentional, like a space left open for Auri to sort through everything in her own time.“You don’t have to dwell too much on what happened back there,” Lucas said eventually, his voice calm, without pressure.Auri turned her head slightly. “It’s hard not t
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“It really is.” Auri quickly took out her phone. “Please, may I have your bank account number? I’ll transfer the excess back.”Lucas chuckled softly. “Consider it an additional token of appreciation.”“I can’t accept this.”
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Gia’s sentence faltered. She swallowed hard and covered her mouth, as if afraid she might say something wrong. On the other end of the line, Roy’s voice came through again—firmer this time.“I can’t explain it over the phone, Gia. It would be better if you both came to the hospital now.”Gia frowne
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“Thank you for driving me home, Mr. Lucas,” Auri said just before stepping out of his car.“I truly enjoyed our meeting, Miss Aurel—”“Could you just call me ‘Auri’?” she interrupted gently.Lucas looked momentarily surpri
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The red sports car glided smoothly through the midday traffic of the city.Auri sat upright. She had tried to relax, but the situation still felt awkward. Her hands were clasped together over the small bag resting on her lap as she continued trying to understand where Lucas was leading the
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