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NORA POV He explains the treatment. I hear every word.But only one sticks with me. Immediately.“There are financial arrangements to make,” he says gently. “We’ve prepared an estimate for you.”He slides a document across the desk.I look down. The figure at the bottom knocks the air out of me. For several long seconds, I can only stare at it. It has to be wrong.There has to be an extra zero.I read it again. Then again.The number doesn’t change. It can’t be right.Lucy whispers my name.“Nora…”I can’t answer.The amount on that page is more than I’ve managed to save in years.Years of working. Years of going without. And it still isn’t enough. The doctor speaks again, his voice calm and patient.“I understand this is a lot to take in.”I nod automatically.But I’m not really listening anymore. My thoughts are already racing. The emergency fund I promised myself I’d never touch unless there was absolutely no other choice. Even if I emptied every account I had…It still

NORA POV The room goes completely quiet.No one says anything. No one moves.Clara stands beside the desk, looking unusually pale. The tablet is still sitting in front of Davis.He doesn’t take his eyes off the screen.Neither does Jayden.A cold knot settles deeper in my stomach. “What happened?” I ask again.This time, Clara answers.“Our Orion proposal was uploaded to an anonymous business forum less than ten minutes ago.”I stare at her.“What?”“It wasn’t the whole proposal,” she says. “Just parts of it.”It takes me a moment to take that in.“How much?”“Enough.”That one word makes the room even quieter.Davis finally picks up the tablet and turns it toward us.“Look.”Jayden steps closer first.I follow him a second later.I look at the screen.There’s a blurry screenshot showing parts of the proposal. I can see rows of financial projections, sections of the rollout schedule, and even the executive summary.Even with some parts hidden, I recognize it immediately.It’s ours.

NORA POVThe cool evening air hits my face the moment I step out of Rowan & Co.I don’t slow down.My phone is already in my hand before I reach the front steps.Two missed calls from Bright Stars Preschool.My heart twists as I tap the number before I can think twice.The line rings once.Twice.Then a calm female voice answers.“Bright Stars Preschool.”“Hello.” My breath comes out uneven as I hurry toward the sidewalk. “This is Nora Edward. I received a message about my daughter.”“One moment, please.”A few seconds pass.Each one feels longer than the last.“Ms. Edward?”“Yes.”“We’ve been trying to reach you.”“I’m sorry.” I close my eyes for a moment. “I was in a meeting.”“I understand. We just wanted to confirm if you’re still coming.”The question stings more than it should.Because somewhere inside that building, Mai has probably asked more than once if I’m coming.“I’m on my way now.”“We’ll stay with her until you arrive.”Relief washes over me, followed almost immediately

NORA POVThe conference room is so quiet that I hear the door click shut behind me.Every head turns toward me.I tighten my grip on the strap of my laptop bag.Davis doesn’t look away.“I’m sorry I’m late, sir.”The apology leaves my mouth before I can think of anything else to say.He studies me for a long moment.Then he gives a single nod.“Take your seat.”That’s all.No lecture. No questions. No reminder that he gave me one hour.Somehow, that makes me feel worse.“Thank you.”I cross the room and slip into the only empty chair.I set my laptop bag beside me, pull out my notebook, and uncap my pen.Melissa glances at me before turning back to her laptop.Since the new security measures affect every department connected to Orion, a few representatives have been called into the meeting.Jayden gives me a brief nod, his expression impossible to read.No one says another word.Davis walks to the projector at the front of the room.“Let’s continue.”A new slide appears on the screen.

NORA POVI stare at the circled interview schedule for another second.Tomorrow.You’ll be first.If Davis starts asking the right questions, I don’t know how much longer I’ll be able to keep the truth about Mai a secret.That thought keeps pounding in my head.I close the folder and stand.I need to leave.Whatever Davis suspects can wait until tomorrow.Right now, Mum and Mai need me.I grab my bag and walk out of the conference room.The hallway is almost empty.Most of the employees have already left for the night, and the quiet makes my footsteps sound louder than they should.I don't stop until I reach the elevator.As the doors close, I finally let out the breath I've been holding.My phone is already in my hand.There are two missed calls from Lucy.I call her back immediately.“Nora.”“How is Mum?”There is a pause.“She’s awake.”A wave of relief washes over me.“What about Mai?”“She’s still with me.”“I’m on my way.”I end the call before she can say anything else.By the