Kaida
I sat on the couch, my mind still spinning from the argument with Bastian. The weight of everything seemed to press down on my chest, making it hard to breathe. Vittorio’s words echoed in my head, his warning about Bastian not being trustworthy. And now, with Bastian refusing to come clean, it felt like the walls were closing in.
Before I could sink deeper into my thoughts, Dahlia spoke up, her voice gentle but firm. “Kaida, there’s something else I need to remind you about.”
I glanced at her, seeing the seriousness in her eyes. “What is it?”
“The court hearing. The custody case. It’s been scheduled.” She paused, watching my reaction carefully. “You should expect to see Kaelen’s face soon.”
My heart sank. Of course. I had been so wrapped up in the chaos with Bastian that I’d alm
