“Yes," Janiya confessed.

Sanford's eyes hardened. After a moment, he asked, “She didn't accept it, did she?"

If Maggie had taken the money, she wouldn't have visited the ward today. Instead, she would have vanished from his life just as Jaelyn had.

"Indeed, she refused the check for five million I offered her." Janiya confirmed.

Sanford's tension eased slightly, a smile flashing in his eyes.