After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 98

Chapter 98

Chapter 98

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The letter remained, opened, on the table. It sat there all night and into the next morning, where Elaine

avoided it as she made breakfast. Harriet read over it twice while eating but hadn’t said anything out loud quite yet.

It was only after the dishes were washed that Elaine realized she couldn’t avoid it all day. This wasn’t

something she could ignore, if her family was serious about it.

“They’re going to sue me,” Elaine said.

“Yup.”

“I knew they’d want the money from the settlement but this is ridiculous!”

Harriet didn’t argue. “Did you read the amount they’re asking for?”

“Fifty percent?” Elaine guessed.

“Nope. Seventy-five. They say here they have a claim to more of it as they were the ones who supported you throughout the marriage. As if anything they did actually had any effect on the pack.”

Elaine shook her head. “They did nothing to support me or Lucas during the marriage. None of this money belongs to them.”

“Do they have any proof of their claims?” Harriet asked.

Eliaine drummed her fingers along the table, trying to think. They would need proof in order for them to

even have a chance.

“I don’t think so.”

“Then there’s your answer,” Harriet said. “These claims have little merit, and the fact that they didn’t

even know about the divorce finalizing just proves they weren’t involved.”

Elaine stood up, pacing. “But what if they do have something?”

“Then fight them in court, you have more money. Do they even have enough for the fees this will incur?”

That made Elaine pause. Her family didn’t have the money to be spending on a lengthy court case. Which

meant this letter was, more than likely, a scare tactic. They couldn’t possibly go through with an actual

legal case.

“No, they don’t,” Elaine said. “You’re a lawyer, could you write them a return letter?”

Harriet smiled. “I most certainly can.”

“Good. Tell them I’ll countersue if they go through with this, on the basis of the emotional and physical abuse I’ve suffered throughout the years, seeking financial compensation for it. If they decide to sue me for money that doesn’t belong to them, I’ll get them right back.”

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Harriet’s smile widened as she stood up, going straight to her computer. “Oh, I’m very much going to enjoy writing this!”

By midday, the letter had been written and sent off. And after dropping it at the post office, she made her way across town to the new building. The one whose papers had just been finalized.

She parked her car out front, and when she stepped out, she stood there for a moment, looking up at the building.

Part of her still couldn’t believe she was actually here. Standing in front of the foundation she’d poured so much time and effort into. It was really coming together.

A large tarp hung over the sign just outside the front. She smiled to herself. The name would be revealed

soon enough but for right now, she had other things on her mind. Like helping get things ready.

The main lobby was large. Open-concept with lots of lights. Hallways branched off into different sections

of the building that would be repurposed for the foundation’s many services.

A construction crew milled about, and at least a dozen volunteers helped with setting things up. Nancy was directing them.

“Elaine, you made it!” Nancy said, walking over. “It’s really coming together, isn’t it?”

“It looks great,” Elaine replied with a smile.

“You just missed Adrian, he went off to handle some of the final paperwork to hand off to the

Administrative Office. The crew said they’ll be done by tonight, but…”

Elaine’s mind began to wander as Nancy continued to talk. Everything was running smoothly. The work was getting done. She’d planned on opening the foundation officially this coming Monday, and that seemed more and more like a possibility.

“…for our first event,” Nancy finished. Then glanced over at Elaine. “Well? What do you think?”

“It sounds great,” Elaine said, even though she’d missed half of what Nancy had been talking about. “I trust you to organize it.”

“We’ll still need some final decisions.”

“Just let me know. I’m going to tour around, make sure everything is progressing.” With a nod, Elaine slipped away from Nancy and began to wander the building. She took her time, looking through the different sections. A medical wing, a new mother one, living quarters like small apartments, a cafeteria, and more.

She was just talking through the common area near the back of the building when she felt her chest grow tight. She nodded to one of the crew members who passed her, before stopping in the middle of the empty hallway.

She took a deep breath but felt as if she didn’t have any air.

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Harriet’s smile widened as she stood up, going straight to her computer. “Oh, I’m very much going to enjoy writing this!”

By midday, the letter had been written and sent off. And after dropping it at the post office, she made her

way across town to the new building. The one whose papers had just been finalized.

She parked her car out front, and when she stepped out, she stood there for a moment, looking up at the building.

Part of her still couldn’t believe she was actually here. Standing in front of the foundation she’d poured so much time and effort into. It was really coming together.

A large tarp hung over the sign just outside the front. She smiled to herself. The name would be revealed