First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 288

Chapter 288: Chapter 288: Judgment Document

"Where’s your lawyer?"

Serena Jennings took the initiative to ask.

She was genuinely puzzled.

Because Caleb Lockwood refused to agree to a divorce by mutual consent, she had no choice but to pursue a divorce through litigation.

Although she had ample evidence, and Judge Chen was a "friendly" arranged person, the outcome would likely be in Serena’s favor.

But to be on the safe side, Serena had assembled a full team, preparing her team of lawyers to be ready, not letting their guard down.

Given Caleb Lockwood’s level of resistance to divorce, Serena thought Caleb would, like her, prepare a large team of lawyers for a tough battle.

Unexpectedly, Caleb came alone, without even bringing an assistant.

Serena couldn’t understand.

She couldn’t guess what game Caleb was playing.

The smile on Caleb Lockwood’s face deepened, and his starry eyes revealed a hint of slyness.

"I don’t need a lawyer."

"..."

Serena opened her mouth but said nothing.

She suddenly understood.

Caleb didn’t bring lawyers because he had already come to terms with it.

He was no longer resisting the divorce, so there was no need to prepare a team of lawyers.

Serena took a deep breath and also smiled.

"That’s good."

It seemed today’s trial would go even more smoothly than she had imagined.

The two sides entered the courtroom, one side was full of momentum, while the other side was weak in numbers but calm and unhurried.

Judge Chen followed the procedure to let the plaintiff present reasons and submit evidence.

The entire trial indeed proceeded very smoothly, much more so than Serena had imagined. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Because Caleb did not refute at all from beginning to end.

Not a single word.

Caleb’s attitude made Serena feel at ease.

The two of them exchanged glances.

This was the first time Serena felt she and Caleb shared a mutual understanding.

Divorce—

was the best outcome for both of them.

At least that’s what she believed.

And she was glad, Caleb believed so too.

Divorce cases are generally not decided on the spot, so Judge Chen told Serena and Caleb to go home and wait for the verdict.

While walking out of the courtroom, Caleb naturally asked Serena, "Want to grab a meal together?"

Serena was taken aback, "We just got out of a divorce lawsuit, didn’t we?"

"Filing for divorce doesn’t interfere with having a meal together, right? My treat."

Caleb looked at Serena, a subtle smile lingering in his eyes.

Serena initially thought Caleb also wanted a divorce, thus feeling refreshed after the lawsuit, smiling more often.

However, Caleb’s gaze held a faint expectation, as if even a second more with her was a gain.

Serena couldn’t fathom Caleb’s thoughts, so she decided not to guess.

"Thanks, but I already have plans."

Serena spoke generously, gradually moving out of Caleb’s view.

Caleb watched Serena’s decisive figure, his lifted lips gradually forming a straight line of disappointment.

Serena wasn’t lying, she truly had plans.

Ethan White had already arranged to take her out for a meal to celebrate after the divorce trial.

Initially, they also invited Lana Xavier.

However, Lana declined to come.

In the hot pot restaurant, Serena and Ethan ate and chatted casually, which turned the topic from the divorce case to Lana Xavier.

"Lana seems to be in a bad mood, probably had a fight with Julian Xavier."

Hearing Ethan mention this, Serena was silent for a moment and then smiled.

"It’s actually good if they argue."

"Hmm?" Ethan was surprised, "What do you mean?"

"In a relationship, there should be fights and reconciliations! That’s how it’s called a process of understanding each other... The more serious Lana is about Julian, the more they ought to go through a reconciliation process."

At least in Serena’s view, it’s better to argue and reconcile rather than blindly accommodate the other person.

Mentioning Julian Xavier, Serena recalled that day in the haunted house at the amusement park where Julian initiated a hug, even holding her hand.

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