The true value
She explained the inheritance had not been about the money for her. ‘It was symbolic, Caden,’ she clarified.
‘It represented everything I’d worked for, everything that was taken from me.’ Caden looked at her, realization dawning.
The wealth was secondary to the principle of justice and autonomy. ‘I wanted to take back control of my life and ensure my kindness wasn’t exploited again,’ she said, her voice steady, resonating with the finality of her decision.