Sarah had just finished reviewing new security measures when her phone lit up with James’s caller ID.
She hesitated, exhaled sharply, then answered.
“What happened today must never repeat itself,” she said immediately, her tone calm but edged with steel. “You don’t show up unannounced. You don’t argue with my guards. You don’t raise your voice in front of Daniel.”
James tried to speak. “Sarah, I only wanted—”
“If it happens again,” she cut in, “I will not just keep you away from my house. I will file a fresh restriction order that stops you from seeing Daniel entirely.”
“Sarah—”
The call ended. She didn’t give him another second.
She stood for a moment, breathing deeply, fighting to steady her emotions. Things were spiraling fast—not just around Daniel, but around everything she ha
