“We’d rather struggle with dignity than sell our souls to someone like you,” Sophie said.
Caroline wasn’t done, though. “Before you leave, Alicia, you should know that abandoning children is a serious offense. The statute of limitations hasn’t expired, and my clients may pursue legal action for the trauma caused by your neglect.”
“We’d rather struggle with dignity
than sell our souls
to someone like
you.”
Alicia’s eyes widened. “You wouldn’t dare.”
I looked her straight in the eye. “Try us. You walked away from your responsibilities for 18 years. Now you’re going to pay for it.”
Caroline went after Alicia with the full force of the law. Within two weeks, we had documentation of emotional damages, years of unpaid child support, and the cost of raising two children that Alicia had never contributed toward.
The final settlement made Alicia’s face turn white.
