After divorce I am a billionaire novel Chapter 1118

Chapter 1118 Pursuing Again, Taking the Humble Path

The word "request" coming out of his mouth was unbelievable to Mavis. It was impossible for her heart not to be moved, but she still maintained a cold demeanor on the surface and a calmness within.

"Is it a request not to divorce or a request for me to forgive you?"

Anthony hesitated for a moment before answering.

"If it's a request not to divorce, then I disagree. Our marriage was already an error from the beginning and my unrequited love lost out to reality. We agreed on one year of contractual marriage with divorce at the end, which should have ended long ago."

Mavis continued, "If it's a request for forgiveness... there's nothing worth discussing about past events."

It was clear that she still held some resentment in her heart.

Anthony sighed and explained earnestly, "Many things in the past were misunderstood by you. There were some misunderstandings."

"Do you think everything is just misunderstandings in your eyes? Every word you said and every action you took, I saw them all clearly. There are no misunderstandings," Mavis turned away firmly.

"Inappropriate is inappropriate. Forcing an unsuitable marriage will never have good results," she added.

Anthony could feel how pessimistic her thoughts were - perhaps due to depression over these years? He felt uneasy inside as he spoke more gently,

"The issue of marriage isn't something that two people can decide alone. Can't you think about Alistair? On one side are his father who raised him and great-grandmother, while on the other side is his mother who gave birth to him. Do we really need him to sacrifice one?"

Mavis tightened her grip on her palms. Naturally, she didn't want that either.

If it weren't for Alistair, Anthony wouldn't have been able to hold onto her like this without getting divorced earlier.

But hearing Anthony bring up Alistair voluntarily made Mavis unhappy.

"You make the 'request' sound so nice but ultimately aren't you trying use Alistair as leverage against me? To trap me? Anthony, You're still that arrogant and stubborn person who hasn't changed at all."

The people around them had different expressions.

Raymond and Moore originally frowned tightly. When they heard Anthony soften his tone, they thought he must be plotting something even more cunningly devious than before! But now seeing Mavis about ready start arguing with him again made them feel relieved. And they silently watched what would happen next.

Chad couldn't help shaking his head repeatedly. How did things turn into this mess?

Kane was even more anxious than those involved in the conversation itself. Seeing Anthony unable speak well made him wish he could help speak up himself!

Outside the courthouse, the noise of media reporters couldn't be stopped by security or the Callahan family's bodyguards. Soon, the glass walls surrounding the lobby were filled with people. Anthony was on his knees on the mat, begging for forgiveness. The reporters caught him in this vulnerable position and snapped away with their cameras, causing an even greater commotion.

Mavis looked up and was nearly blinded by all of the flashing lights. She quickly told Anthony, "There's nothing left to say between us. The trial is about to start. Please get up."

Anthony remained motionless as if he didn't notice all of the chaos and flashing lights outside. He remained calm and collected.

"Mavis," he said softly but intimately for the first time ever, "I know you're feeling down right now and just want a divorce. I don't want to force you into making any decisions immediately. Give me another two weeks as a chance to win you back again. If I can't change your mind during that time period, then it's entirely up to you regarding our divorce proceedings and custody arrangements."

Moore immediately spoke up beside them, "Don't listen to him, Mavis! He has dragged out this divorce process so many times before! This is probably just another one of his tricks! Do you really want him playing games with your emotions like this?"

Even without Moore's warning, Mavis had already been thinking along those same lines herself. She couldn't keep falling for his tricks over and over again.

She took advantage of her opportunity, "Did you hear it? Why should I believe anything that comes out of your mouth? You've lied to me so many times before!"

Anthony glanced sideways at Kane who instantly understood what he needed. Kane pulled out a folded document from inside his suit jacket lining.