"What right do you have to convict him? What evidence do you have to prove it? Are you going to reverse right and wrong based on a few words from Kay and Ava?"
"No girl will falsely accuse someone at the cost of her reputation, let alone Ava.
"The law will do her right.
"Whether he's your brother or not, it doesn't change anything. Stop wasting your time."
His cold voice made me instantly speechless. I couldn't utter a word at all.
I looked at the scars on my palm that hadn't completely healed yet.
I actually forgot the pain before the scars healed.
Why am I still thinking about going to Jeff?
Because he's my husband?
Because we've been together for so many years and are family?
No. None of these are important.
What's important is his client is Kay, the one he loved when he was young.
I know what he did for her back then.
I can't believe I still have hope. I think that given we've been married for years, at least he will be fair and impartial.
I'm so delusional.
Of course, he's gonna seek justice for his Kay. Of course, he believes in Ava, her daughter. Of course, he will do everything for them.
He has promised Kay.
Spike Wade, my brother, will rot in jail.
He's a top lawyer who has never failed, and I'm sure he can do it.
But Spike doesn't deserve it.
He is such an outstanding young man.
He works so hard, and he is so excellent, sensible, and kind.
Why should he be sacrificed just so Kay can be with Jeff?
Kay wants Jeff, doesn't she?
Fine. She can have him!
I called Kay.
I told her that as long as she withdrew the lawsuit, I'd divorce Jeff.
She could be his wife.
"Ella, what are you talking about?" Kay said righteously, "Ava is the victim. I won't accept any exchange conditions.
"You got me and Jeff wrong. He is my lawyer.
"Ella, I know you don't have confidence in your marriage, but can you look at yourself for reasons? Stop thinking the worst of me again and again. I've got limited patience, you know. I'm not some pushover.
"I'm just asking Jeff to help me with the lawsuit. Please, Ella, I..."
"Why are you pleading with her?" I heard Jeff's voice.
"Ella, don't make things difficult for Kay.
"Stop making things up. I know he's not your brother. And don't use this as an excuse to obstruct justice. And don't harass my client time and time again.
"Ella, this is my final warning. If you cause trouble again, I will show no mercy. I will get back at you with the law."