CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINE - Legal Action

Mason and Claire exchanged a look. They both knew it wasn't that simple, but now wasn't the time for those complications. "We'll figure it out," Mason promised. "For now, why don't we all get some rest? It's been a long day." As they tucked Sofia into bed that night, the little girl clung to both of them, afraid to let go. It took several stories and many reassurances before she finally drifted off to sleep. In the quiet of their bedroom, Mason and Claire finally had a moment to process the day's events. "I can't believe it's over," Claire said, sinking onto the bed. "Elena's gone." Mason sat beside her, taking her hand. "Thanks to you. If you hadn't uncovered the truth..." Claire squeezed his hand. "We did it together. But Mason, what happens now? With Sofia?" Mason sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I don't know. Legally, we don't have any rights to her. But I can't bear the thought of sending her back to Elena." "What about her grandparents?" Claire suggested. "Elena'