Chapter 2176 In Desperate Haste
- Winnie hesitated, the answer sticking to her tongue like paste. "I'll need one of you with me when I file."
- She had no family beyond the Cadmans. Orphaned young, she owned no protective circle—only brittle memories and what little courage she could summon. Having someone firmly on her side felt as essential as air.
- Martin nodded and slid a fresh contract across the desk. "Look this over. If everything reads right, sign and pay. Then we'll proceed."