Chapter 69

69. Settlement << . Sophia . >> It’s been over a week since we started officially dating and I have been over the moon. Despite, all the hell that has been happening in my life. I’m happy and content. But today, I am a little anxious. Last night dad called and said Nikkie and Caleb want to meet me and settle before the formal pretrial conference. It’s overall a jarring experience. A few weeks ago, I didn’t even know what it meant. “Its meeting of the judge and lawyers to review evidence and witnesses, to set a timetable, and to discuss the settlement of the case,” Miles had explained it to me. Dad said it would be better if I considered it. I didn’t object. Because I know he is struggling too. Uncle Orin told me that dad is considering divorcing Joy. I hate her, but the thought of dad going through divorce made me feel uneasy. My phone buzzes as I step into the lift. I am at Miles’ office. We selected this spot for the meeting. I take out my phone and I grin at the notification. My Fak