Chapter 10 - THE MOTHER WHO WOULDN'T SURRENDER

Claire refused to let fear determine her children's future.
She worked with investigators.
Changed security arrangements.
And consulted an attorney about custody and parental responsibilities.
Alexander offered to move them into one of his estates.
Claire refused.
“No.”
He stared.
“Claire.”
She shook her head.
“They have a home.”
“I can protect them.”
She looked at him.
“Then help protect the home they already have.”
Alexander went still.
She continued.
“Don't make their lives smaller because you're afraid.”
He swallowed.
Then nodded.
“All right.”
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It was the first time Claire had seen him accept a refusal without trying to negotiate.
And it mattered.