Evelyn’s body went cold.
Richard’s deep voice rumbled from behind them.
“Sign the papers, take the check, and walk away. Fifty thousand dollars. The baby stays with us.”
Evelyn tightened her arms protectively around Noah. “You can’t take my son.”
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Helen lunged forward as if to snatch him, but Evelyn screamed, “Don’t touch him!”
Noah began to cry. A nurse rushed in, followed by two security guards.
Helen quickly turned to them, her voice smooth and deceitful. “This woman is hysterical,” she said sweetly.
Finally, Daniel spoke. His tone was flat, distant — almost bored.
“Just sign it, Evelyn. Let’s not make this ugly.”
And something inside her broke.
