Chapter 554 No Divorce

After that day, Emelie seemed to have vanished into thin air. Her phone was unreachable, and she didn’t reply to any messages on WhatsApp.

Ashley had even gone to Eastbay to look for William, but she didn’t see him. Instead, the maids told her that he had been hospitalized due to an illness.

Ashley reported the situation to the police, but they couldn’t provide her with any answers. So, she had to rely on her friends to help her find Emelie.

Still, she felt that something was off. If Emelle had left sadely, she would have contacted them. She wouldn’t make them worry.

In the blink of an eye, it was now Thursday, the day of Ashley and Eas” divorce hearing.

According to the procedure, there would be a pre–trial mediation before the hearing. It was usually just a formality. As long as Ashley insisted on not reconciling and said that she wanted a divorce, the mediator wouldn’t object and would proceed with the hearing.

However, las arrived late and immediately dismissed the mediator. “I’ll handle my own wide. You may leave.”

The mediator felt awkward but left the room after hesitating for a moment.

Ashley said calmly, “If you agree to the divorce before the trial, we can part amicably and still be friends. After all, we are somewhat related. I don’t want to make things too ugly.” Elias sat on the simple black folding chair, as if it were a luxurious leather couch, with a lazy and playful demeanor, he said, “I’m not getting a divorce. You’re pregnant. Why would 1 get a divorce? Lcan’t let my child be born without a father.

and raised

it. I’ve already received your ultrasound report”

“How did you

Knowing your character, if you suspected that you were pregnant, you’d go to the hospital to confirm it. “Given your

sing to Ashley. “Having a lawyer as a wife sharpens your logic. It took me less than half an hour to get your

this child means you can control me? Well, you’re mistaken. This child was conceived through your scheming, but it would be easy for me to get rid of it”

raised an eyebrow. “But you want the

only wearing flat shoes now and had given up coffee and tea. Her meals and rest were regular. It was clear she wanted to

and raise the child on my own. If the child needs a father, I

brown paper bag on the table. “You should take a look at

glanced at it but didn’t take it. “What is it?”

her to look at it herself.

up and open it. She palled

You’ve handled over a thousand cases, but there’s

If I don’t agree, you’ll expose this and ruin my

responded calmly, “If you stop being a

his leg and continued, “While I do want that, I won’t do it. I know you don’t want to be a full–time housewife. All I ask is that

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