HEARTMENDED CHAPTER SEVEN
CHAPTER 7: THE LETTER The court date got moved up. 48 hours notice. “Expedited hearing,” Priya said on the call. “Addison’s team filed for emergency injunction. Judge wants to see both sides now.” My hands were shaking so bad I couldn’t hold my coffee. Caleb took it. “You’re not doing this alone.” “Have you ever met her?” I asked him. He looked away. “Once. At the police station. After Lily.” “Oh.” “Don’t,” he said. “She’s not what you think.” “What do you think she is?” “A liar with good lighting.” The courthouse smelled like paper and old air. Ms. R was there. Priya in a suit that meant business. Tasha in the back with her phone out. And Addison. She was wearing white. Of course. Hair perfect. Nails perfect. Smile that didn’t reach her eyes. She looked at me like I was a
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