Fortunate to Have You This Lifetime

Chapter 613: Chapter 613: Better to Stay Silent_1

Riley Montgomery truly felt helpless.

Each of Purple Summers’s questions embarrassed her, directly poking at her predicament, a cruel reality she couldn’t possibly deny.

At the same time, she knew that Norman Douglas’s lawyer would only ask questions that were sharper and more tricky than Purple Summers’s!

But what could she do? Was she supposed to admit it?

Admit how hard it is to be a single mother, admit her inability to provide a better life for her daughter?

“Don’t panic, and don’t cry.” Purple Summers handed a tissue to Riley Montgomery, “Their goal is to make you break down completely. Once you lose control of your emotions, that will only confirm suspicions of depression, and the judge won’t award custody to a mother suffering from illness.”

Riley Montgomery took the tissue, only then realizing she had shed tears.

“I’m going to ask you one last time, think carefully before you answer me, okay?” Purple Summers stared at her, asking word by word, “Are you sure you want to divorce Norman Douglas?”

Riley Montgomery nodded decisively.

“Good, as long as you’ve made your decision, we can have fewer reservations during negotiations.” Purple Summers said, “Remember, no matter what the other side asks you, don’t follow their line of thought, because that path will definitely lead to a dead end.”

“Then how should I answer?” asked Riley Montgomery.

Purple Summers told her, “There can only be two types of answers, one that you possess, and one that Norman Douglas doesn’t. Beyond that, it’s better to remain silent as much as possible to avoid falling into their verbal traps.

If they say you don’t have a job, you can mention that you have plenty of time to spend with your child. If they say you don’t have money, you can bring up the amount of child support. If they say you’re getting remarried, you can share your views about the private tutor.”

Riley Montgomery looked at her in astonishment, “You… you know about the private tutor too?”

“She adores Judge Douglas, that’s quite clear.” Purple Summers frowned slightly and continued, “Norman should know too, but he hasn’t dismissed her… If we need to go to court, this point can be used to give the judge the impression of Norman Douglas’s disordered private life.”

“He hasn’t.” Riley Montgomery explained earnestly, “He just feels that since she has been taking care of Bastian for several years, changing people might upset Bastian, the child is very sensitive…”

Marcel Jefferson chuckled, “Ms. Montgomery, you really are honest…”

Whether he did or not, as long as the judge gets that impression, the chances of winning the case increase.

“Norman Douglas is busy with work. If custody is awarded to him, the child will only be left in the care of a servant. The current situation is still very favorable for us, as long as we avoid the depression and financial issues, everything else is negotiable.” Purple Summers said, “Marcel, go through the questions you prepared with Ms. Montgomery.”

“Okay.”

For the next while, Marcel Jefferson rehearsed the questions one by one with Riley Montgomery.

Marcel Jefferson prepared the corresponding answers, but the purpose of the rehearsal was not to have Riley Montgomery memorize the answers by rote, but to familiarize her with the tense atmosphere so she wouldn’t be knocked down by the opposition all at once.

During this process, Purple Summers silently drank tea on the side, observing Riley Montgomery.

When it was over, Purple Summers asked her, “If I may ask, how did you meet Mr. Douglas?”

“Oh… I was a nurse at the children’s hospital, cared for Bastian for a while, Mr. Douglas came to the hospital to see the child, that’s when we met.” Riley Montgomery replied.

“How many times had he visited the hospital?” Purple Summers asked.

Riley Montgomery recalled, “Two or three times… he was truly too busy with work, and each time he only stayed for a short while.”

Purple Summers was skeptical, “After seeing each other two or three times, he started pursuing you?”

“No…” Riley Montgomery said with embarrassment, “It was Bastian, he was very attached to me. He would cry and refuse to eat when he couldn’t see me after being discharged, so Norman invited me to visit their home. After a number of visits, we became familiar with one another… and later, he proposed to me.”