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Chapter Nine : Crossing the Line

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Sienna stared at the petition papers spread out across her kitchen counter, her heart pounding so hard it felt like it might shatter her ribcage.

Petition for Joint Custody.

Her fingers trembled as she skimmed Damian’s signature again. The bold, slashing letters seemed to leap off the page. It was real. This wasn’t an empty threat. It wasn’t Damian posturing like he usually did when he wanted control.

This was war.

She barely heard Olivia knocking until her friend’s voice cut through the fog. “Sienna? Open up! I brought muffins.”

Sienna numbly walked to the door and let her in. Olivia’s easy smile faded the instant she caught sight of Sienna’s pale face.

“What happened?” Olivia demanded, setting the paper bag down and grabbing Sienna’s shoulders. “Tell me.”

“He’s taking me to court,” Sienna whispered, her throat raw.

“What?” Olivia blinked, then spotted the papers on the counter. Her eyes widened as she hurried over. “Is this a joke?”

“I wish it were.”

Olivia flipped through the docum
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