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Kelly stood still for a moment, her mind struggling to catch up with what Zev had just said. A wave of shock and confusion swept over her.
“I asked Gary to look into our parents‘ history,” Zev spoke quietly, his tone measured. “Your parents dedicated their lives to healthcare. They donated a significant amount to medical research, and they even talked about using the money from the heritage house once it was torn down to contribute to the nation’s healthcare.”
“Zev…” Kelly’s voice caught in her throat. She was overwhelmed. She never expected Zev to offer her such unexpected revelations, and it left her speechless.
“Let me finish,” Zev said, pulling her close, his hand resting gently on hers. “You’ve got a lot of money now- not a small sum. But if word gets out, it could cause trouble. You’ve got to be careful. When people see it, they’ll start circling. That’s when things could go bad.”
Zev wasn’t just concerned about Eric; he feared the dangerous consequences of having so much money. People became unpredictable when large sums were at stake.
He was afraid–afraid for her safety.
“You should donate it,” Zev suggested, his gaze steady. “Do it publicly. In your parents‘ name. That way, Eric and anyone behind him will know you don’t have the money anymore. They’ll see it’s gone.”
To Zev, everything revolved around her protection.
If Kelly made the donation public, the attention it drew would offer her some protection. She would be praised for her generosity, and her story–her time with the Solmaris peacekeeping force–would be remembered. She would be put back in the spotlight, where her heroism could be recognized.
Anyone thinking of hårming her would hesitate before doing anything.
“But if we do that, we’ll be broke,” Kelly said, half–laughing, trying to ease the tension. “Don’t you think Eric might be right? Life isn’t just about dreams and poetry. There’s money to think about, too.”
“Really? You think I’m a burden?” Zev grinned, teasing her. “I’ve still got my pension, disability pay, and a bonus coming. When the mission’s over, I’ll have-”
He stopped himself, almost saying something he hadn’t meant to.
Something about death compensation.
Kelly’s heart skipped a beat, and she stared at him, afraid of the words he might say.
“I’ll donate it,” Kelly said quietly. The decision had been in her mind for a while now, ever since Eric handed her the money.
But she’d also been thinking about buying back the heritage house.
Now that Oscar had told her the house was in new hands, with no traceable information, Kelly had given up on that hope.
Some things she realized inst weren’t meant for her
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“We’ll donate it,” Kelly said softly. “Then we’ll live simply. No luxuries, just a fresh start. A modest life.”
Unexpectedly, a sense of hope flickered inside her. It was like a burden had been lifted from her shoulders. For the first time in a long while, she could see a future.
A simpler life, one that would restore her sense of purpose.
Zev nodded, giving her a thumbs–up. “You’re the best, honey. Money doesn’t mean a thing to you.”
“I didn’t say that…” Kelly mumbled, resting her head on Zev’s shoulder. Her voice softened. “You’re different from him.”
Zev’s approach to things was different from Eric’s, though.
He wanted Kelly to donate the money–not because of some hidden agenda, but because he cared about her, truly.
He wasn’t concerned with the money itself.
Eric, on the other hand, would’ve placed that money above Kelly in an instant.
“We’ve agreed on how to divide the money, but there’s something else,” Zev said, grinning as he pulled a folder from the sofa. It was the one Gary’s guard had given him earlier that day.
Kelly narrowed her eyes, immediately on guard. “What’s that? Don’t tell me you’re getting into inheritance stuff now.”
“No, no,” Zev said quickly, waving her off. “It’s not what you think. It’s just in case. In case something happens to me. What if some random relatives show up, people you’ve never even met, and try to cause trouble?”
He was trying to calm her, but Kelly could see the worry in his eyes. She hated hearing him talk like this. The thought of losing someone she loved was unbearable.
“Zev, stop. Don’t talk like that.” She looked away, her throat tight with the emotions she couldn’t hold back.
She remembered the days Zev had been in the hospital, fighting for his life after three major surgeries. She’d stayed outside the operating room, praying for his survival.
Once someone who scoffed at faith, she now found herself turning to it in desperate moments. Only she understood the depths of her fear, how helpless she had felt.
“Then sign it,” Zev said gently, pointing to the line where her name was supposed to go. “Just sign.”
Kelly stared at the document, unsure. “It’s not even a lot of money … ” she murmured, feeling a little amused.
His assets barely seemed worth the fuss.
Zev quickly covered the paper. “Don’t look at it. Just sign it. It’s my parents‘ inheritance.”
Kelly’s surprise was evident. “Your parents gave you this? Why are you giving it to me?”
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Kelly couldn’t help but smile, though the situation was still heavy. “Zev, do you know how Melody and Darren talk about you?”
“They call you a fallen angel. Lucifer.” Kelly laughed softly, mimicking their voices. “They say you look like someone who could kill without a second thought. But you’re nothing like that.”
Zev was the exact opposite of what people expected. He had this strange pull, this quiet strength that made Kelly feel at peace in a way she hadn’t known before. Like a dying person finding the antidote after a long struggle.
When she was with him, she felt like she could finally breathe again.
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