#Chapter 73-You Know What They Say About Karma

“Tell me you have some good news, Daniel.” I move through the throngs of people, phone to my ear as I go. My ankles are killing me. My back is so sore. I need to lay down now. The joys of pregnancy. “I don’t know what to tell you, Esme. I’m pushing the restraining order; I’ve been struggling to get it to go through.” I let out an agitated groan into the phone. “You’ve got to be fucking kidding me.” “I’m sorry, I’m doing everything I can!” My lawyer is frantic. I shake my head as the anger begins rising up in my chest. What the hell is wrong with everyone? Why is it so hard to get anything done? “Ryan dropped his divorce claim. He keeps sending me flowers. He has been reported to the police multiple times. When are you going to understand this is turning into a matter of safety for my life?!” I snap. Daniel’s voice is still timid. “I’ve been trying to get your divorce on the docket again for weeks!” “Obviously not hard enough,” I bark. “There’s only so much I