"Vicky!" Benjamin's voice thundered through the office as his palm crashed against the wooden desk. The sound echoed like a gunshot, silencing the room. Everyone flinched—Georgia's breath caught, Sarah froze, and even Nick straightened in his seat.
Sarah's voice trembled when she finally spoke, "V-Vicky… I never wanted to ruin your family, I swear to God. I just—" she swallowed, her eyes glistening—"I just want someone to love me, and with Reagan, it feels right. Can't you at least give me a chance to prove that?"
