THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 688

"Yeah," Tim nodded.

"So," she continued, "we'll go home, live our lives, and work hard. I have a feeling that the money on that check will come back to us in other ways, when the time is right."

"You're right, Priscilla."

The future was filled with hope.

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Three days passed quickly.

Today was the official release date of the Smith Pill. It was sold simultaneously across the country, but purchases required a valid ID, proof of an epilepsy diagnosis, and were limited to one course of treatment per person. Almost immediately, demand outstripped supply.

In The Capital, an old friend of Keira's, Suzanne Sterling, had recently returned from abroad. Mrs. Sterling had never married but had a son through in-vitro fertilization at the age of thirty. Her grandson, Justus Sterling, was the same age as Caitlin.

Suzanne should have been enjoying a peaceful retirement, but her son, Hoffman, had been born prematurely and suffered from lifelong health problems. In addition to epilepsy, he had several other chronic conditions and was now bedridden.

Keira was taking Caitlin to the Sterling estate today for two reasons. First, to visit her long-unseen friend, and second, because Suzanne had heard of Caitlin's medical skills and had asked Keira to bring her to see if she could help Hoffman. After getting her granddaughter's consent, Keira had agreed.

Though the Sterlings had been away for years, their family mansion was impeccably maintained, exuding an air of solemn grandeur. Suzanne herself was waiting at the door to greet them.

"Keira, welcome, welcome!" she said, beaming as she took Keira's hand. Her gaze then fell upon Caitlin. "And this must be Freya!"

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Grandma Sterling. I'm Freya," Caitlin said politely.

Suzanne took Caitlin's hand as well. "My, my, what a beautiful girl! I knew I'd like you the moment I saw you!" Like Keira, Suzanne had always wanted a granddaughter, but her son and daughter-in-law had only had one child, a boy.

Keira beamed with pride at the praise for her granddaughter.

After ushering them inside for tea, Suzanne led them to Hoffman's bedroom. He was resting in bed but sat up as soon as he heard them enter. "Is that you, Keira?"

"It is," Keira said, walking briskly to his side with Caitlin in tow. "Hoffman, I'd like you to meet Stuart and Carey's daughter, Freya." She then turned to Caitlin. "Freya, this is your Uncle Hoffman."

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Uncle Hoffman," Caitlin said respectfully.

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