Chapter 24

Ezra arrives at Naomi’s apartment with takeout and immediately approves of the space, lightening the mood as they share a casual meal. Their small talk reveals Naomi’s unease about the apartment’s history and sets a more personal tone between client and lawyer.

Turning to the case, Ezra lays out Jeremy’s tactics: engineering Naomi’s move-out to strengthen his custody bid, draining joint accounts while denying it, and conflict-checking top attorneys to shut Naomi out. Ezra frames these moves as calculated and reassures Naomi that he can counter them.

The conversation shifts to Ezra’s past. He discloses his amicable divorce from Stefanie—who referred Naomi—rooted in an irreconcilable difference over having children. The admission builds trust, while Naomi shares grief over losing the life she built.

Ezra re-centers on strategy, promising he will not let Jeremy take Teddy and emphasizing that divorce isn’t the end. Buoyed by his confidence and commitment, Naomi prepares to work with Ezra as they begin planning their next steps.