30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband

Chapter 248

Estrella coolly stated, “Why would I do that? The last thing I need is a custody battle with them.”

Jason didn’t respond. This was typical Estrella always poised, always in control.

When the car pulled up outside the Dorvold residence, Autumn was already waiting for them, her left ankle wrapped in a bandage. Two servants were by her side for support.

As Estrella got out of the car and was about to lift Isaac out of the safety seat, Jason opened the car door a step ahead of her. He bent down and lifted Isaac out first, then carefully wrapped him in a thin blanket.

Autumn, hobbling closer, said with a hint of embarrassment, “Jason, I’m so sorry. Here you are, having just rescued Estrella, and now you’re taking care of Isaac.” She then asked with concern, “How are your injuries? You’re not straining yourself, are you?”

“It’s nothing,” Jason replied.

Autumn quickly instructed one of the servants, “Martha, take Isaac inside right away. Mr. Jason is injured. We can’t keep imposing on him.”

Autumn’s words, laced with concern for Jason created a subtle distance. Now, Autumn’s demeanor towards Jason lacked the usual warmth, but she didn’t feel awkward about it. She had done her fair share of advising and had pressed Estrella when needed. As far as Autumn was concerned, this marriage had run its course, and she harbored no regrets.

The servant rushed to take Isaac, “I’ll take Isaac inside so you can rest, Mr. Jason.”

Jason was prepared for Autumn’s attitude, and he had already noticed it yesterday at the hospital. Although Autumn came to see him, things indeed felt different.

After exchanging a few words with mother and daughter, Jason got back into the car and drove away.

Watching Jason’s car disappear into the distance, Autumn turned to Estrella and asked, “Estrella, there isn’t something going on between you and Jason again, is there?” Estrella had not come home the night before, and when Autumn tried to call, it was Jason who had answered.

Estrella reassured her, “Mom, you’re overthinking it. Besides, Isaac was with us. What could possibly happen?”

Over the next few days, Autumn visited Jason in the hospital daily, while Estrella was less frequent, pouring her energy into the Glimmering Lake case instead.

The second court date, set by the judiciary, was fast approaching. Estrella had managed to gather medical reports from nine families in the village, all with children, who had come forward after the mothers had convinced their families.

Estrella had also obtained reports proving the soil and water of Glimmering Lake were contaminated, but the source of the pollution remained unverified.

One morning, after an early breakfast with Isaac, Estrella drove to the courthouse.

ChemiSphere had enlisted a well-known, highly competent attorney to represent them-a man in his forties, far more experienced than Estrella, with a legacy of numerous successful cases.

“Ms. Estrella, a pleasure to meet you.”

today,” Estrella said politely,

learn from each

they shook

have any new evidence in the case of the environmental contamination of Glimmering Lake?” the judge

stood up, holding the new evidence, and addressed the court, “Your Honor, regarding

children, consistent with fluoride poisoning. Independent testing has revealed significant fluoride

pollution of Glimmering Lake and request compensation for the villagers’ poisoning, as well as medical accountability, and demand that Chemisphere

confidence, but the opposing attorney remained composed.

evidence, the judge turned to ChemiSphere’s counsel and asked, “Defendant, do you have anything

of the villagers’ health reports and hospital records. We admit that the people of Glimmering Lake have been affected by fluoride pollution and that it has had significant health impacts. We sympathize deeply with the villagers of Glimmering Lake and

attorney concluded, a shadow passed over Estrella’s face. What did he mean by ‘finding someone to hold

with ChemiSphere. My investigation has shown that ever

quality around the facility have shown no signs of pollution. So I

and that’s yours, and it’s the

at the angry villager and replied with a smirk, “The burden of proof lies with the accuser. If you suspect Chemisphere of contaminating the soil and water of -Glimmering Lake, then please present concrete evidence linking us to the

unreasonable. You’re bullying us,” the villager who accompanied Estrella stammered, his face pale with anger. The lot

said sharply, giving his gavel a firm rap. He turned to Estrella and asked, “Counsel for the plaintiff, do

at this time.” She added, “We

was expected by Estrella, so she didn’t belabor the point, merely requesting a

the judge

Estrella knew all too well that without concrete proof

Glimmering Lake clustered around Estrella, worry etched on their faces. “Ms. Estrella, are we going to lose? Are we going to continue suffering at the hands

wastewater clearly coming from their facility, yet they have the

them to justice. Without that, we won’t

Estrella, worried about losing jobs and income if ChemiSphere left their village. But after doing the math, they realized that their wages had gone straight to medical bills and

a life marred by illness and constant trips to the hospital, they would prefer to rely on their

self-incrimination, the villagers were even

a verdict hasn’t been handed down, there’s still a chance. I’ll

villagers a glimmer of hope. At this moment, they had no other option but to place their

“Ms. Estrella.”

attorney with a polite nod, despite

with a patronizing smile, “I truly sympathize with the people of Glimmering Lake. Even if you lose this round, we’ll still offer

villagers and added, “If you drop the lawsuit, even if no

laughter. It was evident that he was, in front of her, enticing the villagers with interests to persuade them to withdraw their lawsuit. This would just make it easier for

with such a lack of conscience manage