The Rose He Showed Off Is Putting Down Roots in a Garden of Her Own novel Chapter 185

The court sent a mediation notice.

Elara's lawyer explained that this was a mandatory procedure before officially filing the case; it would only be formally filed if mediation failed.

Both parties had to be present.

The lawyer went over a few key points to note.

Regardless, the core argument was simple: the marriage had broken down, they refused mediation, and they requested official filing.

Elara brought her lawyer, while Julian came alone.

The two sat across from each other in the mediation room, and for a moment, neither spoke.

Julian broke the silence. "I never thought we'd be sitting here one day."

Elara's expression was indifferent. "If you don't grant the divorce smoothly, we'll end up in a courtroom and experience every single procedure."

"After over ten years together, won't you give me even a single chance to fix this?"

Elara instantly caught the flaw in his words. "Are you planning to abandon your mistress?"

Julian choked on his words. "I have feelings for you. I've only ever loved one woman in my life."

"Mr. Sterling, don't you find it ironic to say that here?"

"When you were having sex naked with your mistress, who did you love in your heart? Was it me too?"

When he didn't answer, Elara continued:

"Do you want me to pull out those photos to jog your memory?"

Julian said, "I didn't understand before. Please give me one more chance."

"What didn't you understand? Love?" Elara countered. "Love is wanting the other person to be well, so just sign the papers."

"Elara—"

Julian tried to say something else, but Elara had no interest in listening. "Sign it, or your bed photos will be on every major headline tomorrow."

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