Cora words made William's lips parted slightly, caught off guard by her tone, but before he could respond, she continued.
"I already knew that bastard was going to pay for what he did to me. I didn't need your interference, your favors, or your so-called power plays. I have my own connections. I know how to get justice for myself. And with the kind of crime he committed, believe me, he'll pay dearly. Whether you made a call or not."
The silence in the room deepened, broken only by the distant sound of nurses chatting in the hallway.
Cora's eyes didn't waver. "Stop trying to make everything about you. You always want to look like the hero, like the man who saves the day but newsflash, William, I'm not the kind of woman who gets impressed by petty shows of power or dramatic gestures. I'm not some weak little girl waiting for a prince. I handle my own battles."
She pointed lightly toward the door with her chin. "So the earlier you understand that, the better for you."
