NovelEnglishChapter 289 | 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 relationship 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 glanced 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 | returned. | admit that.
However, all | wanted was revenge.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt
Nathaniel once regardedwith complete indifference, devoid of any affection a husband. should have for his
wife. | despised him. During the four or five years after | left Tudela, | was constantly plagued by nightmares. In
each of my nightmares, he was always there. | would dream of him, tand again, abandoningfor another
woman! | drank because only alcohol could numband 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 but laugh. “Love? Do you even understand love, Mr. Ernest?”
Ernest choked up when he heard that.
“Love is like a sudden rush of hormones. Once they're gone, so is the love. | once loved this man, but after he
hurtover and over again, my love for him turned into resentment. He was the one who maderealize
what a terrible person | was. My return this twas 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 glancing 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. | love him dearly, and we have two children. together. If you find
definitive end to my previous failed marriage.”
1/2
+5.Pearls
Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, Cecilia steadily approached Nathaniel. With a threatening tone, she
declared in court, “Mr. Rainsworth, if you're unwilling to divorce, | 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 this lawsuit, 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.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm
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.
away
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 glance, then left with Nathaniel.
After the two departed, Ernest also stepped out.
Vivian shot him a cold glance 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,
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
