His Housewife Had Secret Identities novel Chapter 575

"Where's your lawyer?" Niamh found herself asking.

She was genuinely baffled. She had only resorted to litigation because he'd refused to sign the divorce agreement. Although she had ample evidence and an inside connection with Judge Jan, ensuring the outcome was almost certainly in her favor, she had still assembled a powerful legal team to be safe. Given Jonathan's resistance to the divorce, she had expected him to arrive with an equally formidable army of lawyers, ready for a grueling battle.

Instead, he had shown up without so much as an assistant.

She couldn't understand it. She had no idea what game he was playing.

Jonathan's smile deepened, a sly glint in his bright eyes. "I don't need one."

Niamh opened her mouth, then closed it. Suddenly, she understood. He wasn't bringing a legal team because he had finally come to his senses. He was no longer resisting the divorce, so there was no need for lawyers.

Taking a steadying breath, Niamh offered a small smile in return. "That's good to hear."

It seemed today's hearing would be even smoother than she had anticipated.

Inside the courtroom, the two sides presented a stark contrast: one a commanding force, the other a lone figure who was nevertheless completely at ease. As per procedure, Judge Jan asked the plaintiff to state their case and present their evidence.

The entire hearing was indeed smooth—far smoother than Niamh could have ever imagined. Jonathan didn't offer a single rebuttal. Not one word. His passive acceptance put her mind at ease.

Their eyes met across the courtroom. For the first time, Niamh felt a flicker of mutual understanding between them. Divorce was the best ending for them both. That's what she believed. And she was relieved that it seemed Jonathan now believed it too.

Divorce cases are rarely decided on the spot, so Judge Jan dismissed them to await the verdict. As they were leaving the courtroom, Jonathan casually asked her, "Want to get something to eat?"

Niamh was taken aback. "Did we not just finish our divorce hearing?"

Niamh fell silent for a moment before smiling. "If they're fighting, that's a good thing."

"Huh?" Elmer looked confused. "What do you mean?"

"Relationships are supposed to have arguments and reconciliations. That's how you learn to work through things. The more serious Lana is about Jarrett, the more they need that kind of adjustment."

At least in Niamh's view, hashing things out was far better than constantly giving in to the other person. The mention of Jarrett reminded her of the haunted house at the amusement park, when he had grabbed her and held her hand. While it was an unusual situation driven by his fear, it still struck her as a bit odd in retrospect.

"Is that you speaking from experience?" Elmer's question brought back memories of her college days.

It was true. In all the time she and Jonathan were together, they had never once had a fight.