{Ava’s POV}Adrian’s expression didn’t change. No relief. No surprise. Nothing.“Good,” he said simply.I swallowed hard, my hands already moving again before I could lose my nerve.But I need custody of Nova.“No.” His response was immediate, his voice flat and final.My hands moved faster, more desperately. Please, Adrian. Just listen to me—“There’s nothing to listen to, Ava.”I can get a job, I signed, my movements sharp and insistent. After the divorce, I’ll work hard. I’ll earn enough money to support her. I’ll take night shifts if I need to. I’ll work two jobs. Three jobs. Whatever it takes. She’ll never go without anything. I’ll give her the best life I possibly can. I know I’m not rich like you, I know I don’t have your resources, but I love her. That has to count for something. That has to—“Stop.” Adrian’s voice cut through my signing like a blade.But I couldn’t stop. I kept signing, faster and faster, the words tumbling from my hands in a desperate cascade. I’ll take nigh
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