#Chapter 43-Seeing Anyone?

Normally, restraining orders can take up to several months to obtain. But with Daniel’s help and the other lawyers leading the charge, a restraining order is signed in only a week. “Seems incredibly fast,” I say over the phone with Daniel. “How the hell did you make that happen?” “It’s more so that they can’t contact you or be alone without your attorney present,” he explains, banging papers on his desk. “So, if any of you are here, then legally, they are allowed to talk to me?” “Sorry, Esme. Only so much we can do right now.” “Well, considering I know restraining orders aren’t usually produced and signed in seven days, I do understand.” “The good news is, the less they see you, the better we can work the case. I’d much rather you not be surrounded by that toxicity anyway.” It’s not just the toxicity I’m glad to be rid of. It’s Ryan’s actual shitty self. He and Melinda have been trying to bother me ever since we ran into on