The silence stretched for too long until Emilia exhaled. Slowly, her fingers found the half open cheque book on the coffee table. “Okay.”Jax frowned, surprised by how willing she was. “Okay?”“I said okay.” Her hand shook as she lifted the pen and scribbled the amount he needed.Satisfied, Jax turned to leave.“Do you love her?” Emilia’s words stopped him.He half turned. “Who?”“The woman you’re living with.”“I love how she looks at me. How she sees me.” He didn’t even think before answering. “You stopped looking at me like that a long time ago, Emilia. Your attitude and your jealousy blinded you to what you were losing.”She sniffed, a tear sliding down her cheek. “I won’t fight you anymore.” She sobbed brokenly.Jax huffed in annoyance and walked back to her. “Good girl.” He patted her head like a obedient dog, then walked out.His phone began to ring as he walked to his car. “Hello?”“Monsieur Jax, it’s Aubert. Your brother’s adjourned hearing is on Friday. Will you be attending
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