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“You’re really bringing this up during dinner?” she asked, her tone sharp.
Rick leaned back in his chair, smirking. “That little paper you had us sign? That won’t hold up in court.”
Lisa slammed her fork down. “You said you’d be fine without it!”
“That didn’t mean it was a gift,” I said quietly.
“You’re acting like we stole from you,” she snapped.
I stood up and left before dessert. I had finally heard the truth — not in words, but in their lack of remorse.
Legal Advice Brought No Comfort
The following week, I sat in a lawyer’s office. I handed over the signed agreement, still hoping there was some chance of legal protection.
He looked it over, sighed, and said gently, “It’s too informal. You could try to sue, but the odds aren’t in your favor.”
I walked out of that office with a decision already forming in my heart.
I was done.
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