Amber's eyes widened in surprise. She hadn't expected Stefan to offer to pay for Katrina’s medical expenses, especially considering the circumstances.

"Are you sure about this, Stefan?" Amber asked, her voice filled with uncertainty.

Stefan nodded, his gaze steady. "Let's just get this sorted out."

"You think you can afford that?" Valentina scoffed, her tone dripping with skepticism. "Katrina needs the best treatment, and I doubt you can afford it."

Stefan's lips curled into a sneer. "If I can afford to pay for Katrina's treatment, then you should return Chase's custody to Amber."

Valentina's eyes widened in surprise, clearly not expecting such a bold response from Stefan. She hesitated, unsure...