Chapter 289 I Have Something To Say
When the court convened again, Vivian had already dried her tears. She didn’t want to appear weak in front of Ernest.
She once again presented to the court all the testimonies regarding the downfall of the rtionship between Cecilia and Nathaniel, as well as how Nathaniel was emotionally abusive.
Just as the judge was about to pass the verdict, without any new evidence or testimony, suddenly, Cecilia stood up and said, “I have something to say.”
The judge looked at her, signaling for her to speak.
Cecilia nced at Nathaniel, then turned to the crowd and confessed, “I’ve been unfaithful.”
Everyone present fell silent in an instant.
A storm of emotions surged in the depths of Nathaniel’s eyes..
Cecilia didn’t stop there, though. “There was never any emotional connection between Mr. Rainsworth and I. Mr. Ernest mentioned that I’ve been involved with him for the past six months. since I returned. I admit that. However, all I wanted was revenge.”
Nathaniel once regarded me withplete indifference, devoid of any affection a husband. should have for his wife. I despised him. During the four or five years after I left Tud, I was constantly gued by nightmares. In each of my nightmares, he was always there. I would dream of him, time and again, abandoning me for another woman! I drank because only alcohol could numb me and ease my pain.”
Ernest hadn’t expected that Cecilia would suddenly say such things.
“That just proves you’re still deeply in love with Mr. Rainsworth,” he interrupted her.
Cecilia couldn’t help butugh. “Love? Do you even understand love, Mr. Ernest?”
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“Love is like a sudden rush of hormones. Once they’re gone, so is the love. I once loved this man, but after he hurt me over and over again, my love for him turned into resentment. He was the one who made me realize what a terrible person I was. My return this time was to prove to him that he wasn’t as significant as he thought. If I wanted him, I could have him at any moment!” Cecilia said while ncing at Nathaniel.
Nathaniel stared intensely at Cecilia. Each of her words pierced him like a sharp knife.
Having said that, Cecilia shifted her gaze back toward the judge once again.
“Also, my significant other is currently overseas. I love him dearly, and we have two children. together. If you find me guilty of bigamy, Your Honor, then I’m prepared to ept that. Even if it means going to jail, I want to put a definitive end to my previous failed marriage.”
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Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, Cecilia steadily approached Nathaniel. With a threatening tone, she dered in court, “Mr. Rainsworth, if you’re unwilling to divorce, I don’t mind airing our issues right here for everyone to hear.”
At this moment, Nathaniel was certain that Cecilia truly wanted a divorce.
She wouldn’t reconcile with him no matter what.
The corners of his eyes were somewhat red. He wanted to reject her, but he just couldn’t open his mouth to do so.
Ernest knew that even if he won thiswsuit, his client would still end up losing.
Vivian’s eyes welled. up with tears.
She knew that Cecilia had been longing for this moment for a very long time.
In the end, due to unforeseen circumstances, the judge did not deliver the verdict on the spot, opting instead to announce it the following day.
When they stepped out of the courthouse, the reporters outside had already been cleared by Nathaniel’s men.
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Nathaniel was the first to step out, but he did not leave. Instead, he waited for Cecilia and Vivian to emerge, positioning himself in front of the two.
“Cecilia, let’s chat.”
Cecilia
gave Vivian a reassuring nce, then left with Nathaniel.
After the two departed, Ernest also stepped out.
Vivian shot him a cold nce before swiftly walking away.
Ernest watched her silhouette until it faded from his sight.
He walked over to his car, ready to drive off, when he noticed a few foreigners lurking suspiciously inside another vehicle,