Emily's eyes widened in shock. She shook her head quickly, tears rolling down her cheeks.
"No… I do not need that. I never wanted money. I never wanted shares. I just… I just wanted justice. That is all."
Aurora reached out calmly and patted Emily's hand again. Her touch was gentle but firm, a signal of strength. She gave her a small smile and shook her head.
"Take it, Emily," Aurora said softly.
"This is not about money. This is about recognition. This is about showing that what happened to you will not be erased or ignored. Accept it, not for wealth, but for justice."
Emily bit her lip. Her chest trembled with emotions she could not name.
Slowly, her resistance weakened. She looked down at her lap, her tears dripping onto her hands, and gave the smallest nod.
Inside, she still felt lost. Her child was gone. No shares, no money, no amount of compensation could bring her baby back. But Aurora's words gave her a strange comfort.
