Dark Revenge Of An Unwanted Wife: The Twins Are Not Yours!

Chapter 138: The Court Case

"Yes, Doctor Athena... go on. What do you have to tell us?" Elder Timothy asked, his voice a mix of authority and curiosity, granting Athena the opportunity to speak.

As she obliged and stood up, a pin-drop silence enveloped the large hall, the air thick with anticipation as the congregation wondered what the benevolent doctor had to say.

"First of all, thank you, Elder Timothy, for giving me this privilege to speak..." Athena began, her shoulders high, spine straight, and nose tilted upward, exuding a confidence that shimmered brightly, overshadowing the trembling nerves that threatened to bubble to the surface. The last time she had stood in this hall, she was scorned, jeered at, and ultimately pushed away, a painful memory she carried with her.

"I want to make a plea, actually. Six years ago, during a similar court case, I found myself isolated at the witness stand, while the plaintiff stood among the congregation, silent and untouched until the case was concluded. I wouldn’t want that today."

"So, you want him to take the witness box too?" Elder Timothy asked, weaving his fingers together on the raised platform, his tone measured.

"Not at all. I would prefer that extra seats be brought and arranged before us. Then, we can all take those seats—defendants and plaintiff alike. Also, I plead that he proceed with his evidences first, considering he is the one who initiated this case. I’d like to hear his viewpoints first and understand why he has taken this route before I present mine..."

Alfonso leaned forward to speak, but Timothy raised a hand in his face, silencing him and causing annoyance to flash across Alfonso’s features.

smile appeared on

scales in her favor? He wondered, aware of

a firm grip on proceedings, rarely entertaining suggestions from others. Was

this woman, who had been broken six years ago, who was now a rich doctor, would present her case. The thought fueled his curiosity enough that he was willing to speed the proceedings along.

minutes later, two long, bench-like chairs with polished headboards were brought into the room, each carried by two men. They placed one in front of Athena and

then, fill in the

gracefully walking to her new place. She tasked Aiden with connecting the projector, ensuring everything was ready.

that we’ve settled that, let the plaintiff

in a sharp three-piece suit that highlighted his determined aura. In front of him lay a large brown envelope

his throat, beginning, "As Elder Timothy stated, the case revolves around

ultimately for her benefit. She intended to fight fair and square, and that’s exactly what

mend bridges though, she never informed me that she had our children all along. Before she left our city, she was already pregnant; she knew and chose not to tell me. It wasn’t until a few weeks ago that I discovered the truth—that her twins, who harbor nothing but animosity toward me, are actually mine." His voice crackled slightly as he opened the file, aware of the murmurs

while others considered her