Madeline looked at Rebecca but didn't take the bait.
She didn't want to go, and she had no reason to.
Rebecca seemed dissatisfied with her lack of reaction, but she didn't press. She picked up her mug and walked away with exaggerated grace.
A few days later, Madeline arranged to meet Lucas about George and Laura.
When Lucas saw her, guilt and lingering attachment flickered in his eyes.
"Maddie." He sat across from her.
"They signed the settlement agreement." Madeline pushed the document with George's signature across the table and got straight to the point. "Handle the compensation according to the official accident report. Pay what you legally owe. I'll have a lawyer deal with them directly about the amount and payment. Once that process is finished, this matter is over. Don't conta
