The medication helped.Not a miracle cure. But enough.By Wednesday, I could eat crackers without immediately vomiting.By Thursday, I managed half a bagel.By Friday—nine weeks pregnant—I felt almost human.Almost.The nausea was still there. Constant background static. But manageable.I could function. Work. Pretend.Small victories.---Friday morning. Peterson trial prep.Conference room. Me, two associates, Peterson himself.Going through witness cross-examination strategy."When they ask about the Cayman account," I said, "you answer: 'That was a legitimate business expense, authorized by the board.' Don't elaborate. Don't defend. Just state fact.""What if they push?" Peterson asked."Then you repeat. 'Legitimate business expense, authorized by the board.' Make them ask a different question.""And if they ask about the board authorization directly?""Then you
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