"She's actually pregnant? No wonder she refuses to divorce, turns out this is the reason!"
"The son only said the dad cheated, but didn't say the mom didn't. That baby in her belly must be some bastard's. Why else would she be hiding it?"
"Exactly! She's trying to take a share of the family assets with some bastard child? Dream on! It looks like neither parent is good. That poor kid!"
In the gallery, my mother-in-law completely lost it. She pointed at me, screaming hysterically.
"Evelyn, you filthy whore! You're carrying a bastard and still won't leave with nothing?"
"I knew it! You're using that bastard to blackmail the Langstons for our money! I'm telling you now, dream on! Not a chance!"
All the blood had vanished from my mother's face. She clutched her chest and swayed slightly.
The look she gave me was full of nothing but despair and disgust.
Adrian glanced at the pregnancy report, a flicker of shock flashing across his eyes. But the next second, he eagerly stood on my side.
"Mom, now I understand why you didn't want a divorce. You were worried about the baby, right? That no one would take care of it after the divorce?"
"A child is innocent. No matter who the father is, it's still a life."
"Don't worry. After you divorce Dad, I'll help raise the baby brother."
I let out a cold laugh and looked away from him.
But the people in the gallery were immediately touched by Adrian's "noble" act.
"What a good kid! His mom cheated and he's still willing to take care of her child. So kind!"
"Yeah! Honestly, both parents should leave with nothing. Give everything to the son!"
Hearing the crowd, a smug expression flashed across Adrian's face.
At that moment, Edgar snapped out of it when he heard the words "leave with nothing." He pointed at my belly and exploded with rage.
"Utter nonsense! Evelyn, don't you dare think you can use that bastard to get a share of my money!"
"Your Honor, I demand a prenatal paternity test on Evelyn's baby. If it's mine, I'll take responsibility!"
"But if it's a bastard, she must abort it immediately and walk away with nothing. Not a single cent!"
"We're going to the hospital right now!"
He rushed over, pulling at me like a madman, convinced the child wasn't his.
Patricia shrieked in support.
"That's right! If she won't leave clean, then abort that bastard. No way we're letting it stain the Langstons' name!"
Between my mother-in-law's curses, my husband's roars, my own mother's disgust and the tidal wave of scorn from the spectators, I felt like I was drowning.
A sharp pain shot through me, my vision darkened and I nearly collapsed.
But I ignored them all, fixing my gaze on Adrian instead.
"Adrian, are you sure you want to do this?"
The boy blinked innocently.
"Mom, I don't understand what you're talking about."
"College entrance exams are coming up. You and Dad both cheated, of course, it's going to affect my results. But don't worry, I won't blame you."
"As long as you're happy, I'm fine with anything."
Just then, the judge banged the gavel hard and asked the same crucial question he had asked in my previous life.
If the divorce went through, who did Adrian want to live with?
The boy could barely contain the excitement in his eyes as his lip parted to answer.
At that moment, my phone buzzed violently.
It was a message from the private investigator.
He must have finally uncovered the mastermind behind all this.
I had imagined countless possibilities, but when I opened the message, I froze.
I never expected it to be him.
And the reason he did all this left me completely speechless.
Still, I wouldn't be soft-hearted again this time.
Before Adrian could say a word, I raised my phone and shouted.
"I'll divorce Edgar Langston and I'll walk away with nothing."
"But before that, there's something I need everyone to see."
Edgar hadn't expected me to suddenly change my stance and was stunned on the spot.
Adrian, seeing me give in, couldn't hide the joy on his face.
I glanced at the eager crowd waiting for gossip, cleared my throat.
Then loudly announced the secret I had just learned from my phone.
The moment I spoke the first sentence, Adrian's face twisted in panic. He lunged at me, clamping a hand over my mouth.
