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While Noah was out picking out our wedding rings after work, I was stabbed by a woman who burst out of the hospital. That woman was Clara Parker, Noah's intern for three years and the girl he'd been protecting since they were kids. The blade struck true, cutting off my chance to ever be a mother. The baby we'd just conceived was gone in an instant. "She has to pay for this. Whatever you decide, I'm with you," Noah said, his voice steady and determined. For the first time, Noah didn't hesitate or make excuses. He stood with me, all in. Battered and barely able to stand, I forced myself to gather evidence and report Clara to the police, determined to have her charged for assault and see her locked up. But when trial day came, the psychiatric evaluation personally signed by Noah turned into the key piece of evidence. Clara was found not guilty. "Clara's still so young. A little scare is enough. Throwing her in jail would destroy her life. You're fine, right? Just let it go," Noah said, sounding calm, as if none of this meant a thing. To make sure Clara came away spotless, Noah showed up as my fiancé and told everyone I was suffering from paranoid delusions. With everyone watching, Noah tossed me aside and chose Clara once again.