Chapter 30

The tension in Scot and Mia’s relationship had been building for weeks, but it reached a new peak one rainy afternoon. Jane’s persistent interference had begun to take a toll on their lives, and the emotional strain was palpable.

Scot arrived at their apartment, his face drawn and tired. He had spent the day meeting with Richard, his lawyer, to discuss the ongoing legal maneuvers Jane was employing. The stress from the legal battles and the emotional toll of Jane’s vendetta were beginning to wear on him.

Mia was in the living room, her eyes focused on her laptop but clearly distracted. She glanced up as Scot walked in, a concerned expression crossing her face.

“Hey,” she said softly, setting the laptop aside. “How did it go?”

Scot dropped his briefcase by the door and ran a hand through his hair. “It was… exhausting. Jane’s latest demands are pushing the boundaries. Richard says it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep things under control.”

Mia’s brow furrowed. “I thought we were