30 Days Till I Divorce My Husband
Chapter 248
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.”
from you today,” Estrella said
from each
courtroom, they shook hands and
the case of the
addressed the court, “Your Honor, regarding the contamination of Glimmering Lake, we’ve received health
development in children, consistent with fluoride poisoning. Independent testing has revealed significant fluoride contamination of
of ChemiSphere’s wastewater is fluoride. Therefore, we suspe that Chemisphere is responsible for the 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.
ChemiSphere’s counsel and asked, “Defendant, do
and responded, “We acknowledge and respect the plaintiff’s presentation of the villagers’ health reports and hospital records. We admit that the people of Glimmering Lake have been affected by
attorney concluded, a shadow passed over Estrella’s face. What did he mean by ‘finding someone to
continued, “What I don’t get is how the fluoride contamination in Glimmering Lake has anything to do with ChemiSphere. My investigation has shown that ever since ChemiSphere
have shown no signs of pollution. So I must ask, why didn’t you accept
indignation. “Our village has only one factory, and that’s yours, and it’s the only place where the wastewater has fluoride in it. If
attorney looked at the angry villager and replied with a smirk, “The burden of proof lies with the accuser. If you suspect Chemisphere of contaminating the
You’re bullying us,” the villager who accompanied Estrella stammered, his face pale with anger. The
the court,” the judge said sharply, giving his gavel a firm rap. He turned to Estrella and asked, “Counsel for the plaintiff, do you have
at this time.” She added, “We will present evidence of the source of contamination at
she didn’t belabor the point, merely requesting a
at the next session,” the judge granted Estrella’s request
judge reminded Estrella to bring new evidence next time. Estrella knew all too well that without concrete proof linking Chemisphere to the pollution, the case might as well
several villagers from 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 of ChemiSphere, maybe even getting
clearly coming from their facility, yet they have the
to help us bring them to justice. Without that, we won’t have a leg
were hesitant to cooperate with 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 even into debt, while
and constant trips to the hospital, they would prefer to rely on their own crops
ChemiSphere’s earlier insistence on self-incrimination, the villagers
listened to their concerns and reassured them, “We haven’t reached the end just yet. As long as a verdict hasn’t been handed down, there’s still a chance. I’ll do everything in my power
hope. At this moment, they had no other option but
“Ms. Estrella.”
opposing attorney with a polite
lose this round, we’ll still offer $20,000 in consolation to each household with a hospitalized family member. Consider it Shawn doing good deeds for his
drop the lawsuit, even if no one in your family is hospitalized, we’ll
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 ChemiSphere to play the victim and paint themselves
someone with such a lack of conscience manage to run a company and
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