Chapter 2174

Mavis nodded and turned to leave, her mind in a haze. … She barely remembered getting into the luxury car or entering Nathaniel's ward. She was upset, and her feelings were a mess. Mildred's words from their conversation in the study echoed in her mind. "Mae, the Nicholls family can't be without Callum, and neither can you. There's a simple solution—don't divorce Nate. Stay together and make it work." "Think it over carefully. It's just a suggestion, and the choice is yours. But I must warn you—the Nicholls family will never give up custody of Callum. Even if Nathaniel agrees, the rest of us won't. It'll end up in an ugly court battle, with a judge deciding Callum's fate." "You're a good person, Mae. I trust you'll understand." These words seemed to replay endlessly, making Mavis' heart sink. She had consulted her lawyer's opinion multiple times about fighting for Callum's custody, and the odds were stacked against her. If Mildred's side refused to back down and it