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Meanwhile, Anthony came downstairs after waking up and saw Diana and Marcus sitting at the dining table.
The table was covered with various breakfast dishes, and Michelle was bustling around nearby.
It was obvious that Michelle had prepared the entire spread herself.
Seeing him come down, Diana quickly called him over to sit.
“Come sit down. Look at Michelle–she woke up so early to prepare all this food for us. She’s worked so hard,” Diana said.
Michelle smiled and said, “Diana, we’re all family. Don’t talk about it like it’s a big deal. As long as everyone enjoys the meal, I’m happy.”
As she spoke, Michelle poured a glass of milk for Diana and a cup of honey water for Marcus.
Finally, she poured Anthony a cup of black coffee.
Diana beamed at Michelle, her eyes curving into crescent–shaped smiles.
“Look at Michelle! She remembers everyone’s preferences so well. Whoever marries her in the future will be incredibly lucky,” Diana said with admiration.
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“See? Even Marcus agrees. Kids are the most honest–they’re loyal to whoever treats them well.”
Marcus turned to Anthony, pleading, “Daddy, please marry Michelle. I really want her to be my mom.
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Just then, Michelle returned from the kitchen, carrying bowls of tomato soup.
After serving everyone a bowl of soup, she sat down. Diana immediately grabbed her hand, her eyes twinkling with joy.
“Michelle,” Diana said, smiling, “if I were to ask you to be Anthony’s wife, would you agree?”
Michelle froze, momentarily taken aback.
She had been trying to win over Diana and Marcus, but she hadn’t expected them to be so easy to sway–or to move this quickly.
She immediately glanced at Anthony.
“Diana, this isn’t something I can decide on my own. Of course, I’d be willing, but…” Michelle trailed off intentionally, leaving her meaning clear.
Everyone understood the implication behind her hesitation.
Diana was just about to start persuading Anthony.
But in the next moment, Anthony spoke, catching everyone off guard.
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Michelle’s eyes sparkled uncontrollably, and Marcus looked at him with eager anticipation.
Diana was so thrilled she jumped to her feet.
“What did you just say, my dear son? What do you agree to?”
Anthony calmly finished his black coffee under everyone’s expectant gaze, then wiped his mouth.
Finally, he stood up and spoke in a flat tone.
“I said I agree to marry Michelle. Pick a date, and we’ll go try on wedding outfits.”
With that, he turned and walked away without looking back.
It wasn’t until Anthony walked out that everyone finally snapped out of their daze.
Marcus immediately threw himself into Michelle’s arms with excitement, while Diana began pacing back and forth in joy.
“Yay! This is amazing! Daddy agreed to marry Michelle! Now Michelle will be my mom!” Marcus cheered.
Diana added, “That stubborn boy finally came to his senses. He should’ve kicked Abigail out a long time ago. Michelle, from now on, we’ll finally be a real family!”
Hearing this, Michelle couldn’t hide the smile on her face, though she still tried to maintain a composed demeanor.
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“Diana, thank you and Marcus for supporting me.”
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Diana glanced at Michelle and pouted. “Still calling me Diana?”
Michelle lowered her head shyly and said, “Mom.”
“Ah! Good girl!”
Diana was genuinely thrilled. “Your wedding will be grand. I’ll make sure of it. Everyone will know that Abigail wasn’t lucky enough, and you’re Anthony’s wife, which truly values!”
Hearing this, Michelle nodded and held Marcus in her arms.
She was determined to secure the position of Anthony’s wife.
When Abigail arrived at the courthouse, the trial hadn’t started. yel.
Sophia sent her a file containing the basic details of the case.
A 20–year–old female college student was dragged into a wooded. area and assaulted on her way back to her dorm at night.
As the attacker was finishing the assault and putting on his pants, the girl picked up a rock and struck him in a sensitive.
area.
This resulted in the attacker becoming permanently disabled and losing his ability to have children.
Later, the man’s family sued the woman, accusing her of intentional injury.
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Sophia argued that the woman’s actions were justified self–defense, and she shouldn’t bear any legal responsibility. On the contrary, the man should compensate the woman.
Meanwhile, the man’s side claimed that the woman’s actions. didn’t qualify as self–defense. They argued she should be held legally responsible and compensate for the man’s medical expenses and emotional distress.
Abigail had seen similar cases frequently during her college days. in classroom discussions.
Professors often used such cases for class discussions.
One particular case had left a deep impression on her.
A sixteen–year–old boy had assaulted a thirteen–year–old girl.
During the assault, the girl struggled and accidentally injured the boy in a sensitive area.
In the end, the girl’s family was actually ordered to pay for the boy’s medical expenses.
Worse still, the boy faced no legal consequences.
All because the boy was a minor.
Abigail had been furious when she saw the verdict back then.
She had thought that over the years, such cases would become. less common.
But to her surprise, outrageous cases like this still happened
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time to time.
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The trial began, and quite a few people were seated in the gallery.
to observe.
Sophia, acting as the defense attorney, entered the courtroom with her client.
The young girl wore a mask and had her long bangs covering her face, making her appear timid and withdrawn.
But her posture and demeanor made it clear that she was a budding beauty.
In contrast, the plaintiff’s side had an imposing air about them.
The man, due to his injuries, was still hospitalized.
His parents and their attorney were present in court.
The man’s parents entered and immediately glared at the girl as if they wanted to devour her alive.
When Abigail caught sight of the plaintiff’s attorney, she froze for a moment, her eyes widening in surprise.
