Talia was having one of her best mornings in weeks.
The twins were finally syncing their naps (miracle), Mia had returned with her loud commentary and even louder coffee (blessing), and her latest sketch collection was being prepped for shipment to an exclusive showroom in New York, career goal unlocked.
Life, in that moment, was good.
Until Mia stormed into the kitchen, phone in hand, face pale.
"Talia. Don't scream."
Talia froze, holding Luna against her chest. "Why would I scream?"
"Because Vanessa Hart just leaked your entire financial history online."
Talia blinked.
"What?"
Mia shoved the phone in her face.
TALIA JAMES: BILLIONAIRE'S BABY MAMA OR GOLD DIGGER?
Screenshots of old rent invoices. A cropped image of Talia's apartment eviction notice from over a year ago. A highlighted portion of a bank account summary that screamed -$187.92.
Talia slowly sat down.
Luna whimpered.
Zane began crying from the next room.
