When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

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 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 I returned. I admit that. However, all I wanted was revenge.”

Nathaniel once regarded me with complete indifference, devoid of any affection a husband. should have for his wife. I despised him. During the four or five years after I left Tudela, I was constantly plagued 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.

deeply in love with Mr. Rainsworth,” he interrupted

“Love? Do you even

when he heard

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

at Cecilia. Each of her words pierced

that, Cecilia shifted her gaze

children. together. If you find me guilty of bigamy, Your Honor, then I’m

1/2

+5.Pearls

of the crowd, Cecilia steadily approached Nathaniel. With a threatening tone, she declared in court, “Mr. Rainsworth, if you’re unwilling to

was certain

with him no matter

were somewhat red. He wanted to reject her, but he just couldn’t open his mouth to

if he won this lawsuit, his client would still end up

eyes welled. up

longing for this moment for a very

the judge did not deliver the verdict on the spot, opting instead to announce it the following

courthouse, the reporters outside had already been cleared