The wrong turn (1)

To trust is to stand on a railway track waiting for the train to hit you,

To only have someone pull you back at right time and whisper in your ears

"Trust but verify for all we know even trains change their tracks"

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Veronica's scrutinising gaze was fixed on the page of a paper in her hands as her forehead was covered in creases.

"Is this the only way out?"

She asked directing her question to the legal consultant that sat in front of her.

"Yes ma'am, unless and until this will is declared void or it is lapsed.... nothing can be transferred to your name"

"So you mean to say that if they get divorced, Ashton Lockwood will no longer be her guardian.

And that being done Elle herself will be the only obstacle left in my way?"

"Yes ma'am til