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067 | ELARA ELLIS

Author: writer.Nia
last update publish date: 2026-04-30 14:27:35
The car ride to the law firm is awfully quiet.

Theo is seated alone at the back passenger seat, his small frame folded onto himself as he stares outside the window at nothing in particularly.

He hasn’t said much to me since we woke up this morning.

Earlier, I’d even wondered if it was because he now wanted to go back to his dad, but didn’t want to say anything. However, anytime I asked, I always got the same response.

That he doesn’t want to go.

So, I let him be. Except now, that I deci
writer.Nia

Well, apologies for the legal discussions. I can’t wait for the next chapter🌝 There’s gonna be drama you don’t expect AT ALL. Share your thoughts in the comments and tell me what you think! 💕💕

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  • Divorced, But Taken By My Ex’s Uncle For Revenge   126 | ELARA ELLIS

    “This court is not being asked to erase anything,” is the first thing Laurent says the moment Adrian’s lawyer keeps quiet. He steps forward so he’s now closer to the judge. “It is only being asked to weigh safety.” Silence follows, and he continues. “And I would remind the court that custody is not awarded based on duration of care alone.”From the corner of my eyes, I see Adrian try to stand up, ready to defend himself, but Vivienne grabs his arm immediately, forcing him to sit. My attention is now on them, and though I can’t hear what she’s saying because of the distance between us, I can tell she’s trying to calm him. As if he can feel my attention, his gaze drifts towards me, now filled with malice before he turns again with a quiet scoff. I turn too, just as Laurent says, “custody is awarded based on the ability to prevent harm.”The judge nods, her pen paused in her hand as she listens to him attentively. “And look, when harm has already occurred once in a child’s primary e

  • Divorced, But Taken By My Ex’s Uncle For Revenge   125 | ELARA ELLIS

    Silence follows, and everyone just remains there, seated in the tension. And that’s when Adrian’s lawyer stands. “Your Honour,” he says to the judge. “my client’s words are being interpreted beyond intent. He is not admitting wrongdoing—”The judge raises a hand. “Counsel, sit.”The lawyer stops, clenches his jaw, and seats back down after sending a look towards Laurent. Adrian is still frozen where he is, and Laurent doesn’t push further. He just takes a step back, faces the judge, and says, “Mr Monroe will now respond to the claims made about him.”Nathanial stands up immediately and adjusts his suit coat, his gaze on the judge. “Yes, Your Honour.”Laurent nods once, gesturing to the witness box. Before he can leave, I squeeze his hand gently, and he squeezes mine back. Then, he walks towards the witness box. Once he takes his oath, Laurent begins with his questions. “Mr Monroe,” he calls. “The court would like you to Respond to the allegations of violence and familial miscond

  • Divorced, But Taken By My Ex’s Uncle For Revenge   124 | ELARA ELLIS

    The moment the question leaves Laurent’s mouth, silence follows.I watch as Adrian stiffens, tightening his grip on the witness box. He doesn’t jump in right away to answer too. He actually takes a moment to think, and that alone is enough to make the whole atmosphere more tense. Then, he speaks. “I don’t trust that the stability he currently has in her custody looks good on paper.” His voice is surprisingly calm, like he’s choosing his words. “And that’s because the court deals with present conditions. It doesn’t deal with future breakdowns and what might happen.”The judge nods, her gaze narrowed on him. Laurent, too, doesn’t interrupt him. Adrian takes that as an indication to continue. “I’ve seen what happens when people assume things are fine just because they look fine,” he pauses for effect, now sweeping his gaze across the court before meeting Laurent’s gaze again as the judge takes notes. “And I’ve already experienced violence from Mr Nathanial Hale Monroe.”The judge look

  • Divorced, But Taken By My Ex’s Uncle For Revenge   123 | ELARA ELLIS

    Without a word, Adrian stands up. He turns to look at me, his eyes glinting with a malicious look, then turn away before walking behind the witness box. I can hear my heart racing wildly as he takes his oath, but I force my face to remain neutral. Why did he look at me that way? What does he have up his sleeves?“You okay?” Nathaniel’s low voice comes from beside me, snapping me out of my thoughts, and I look up at him. “You look pale.”I nod before whispering. “Yeah. Just a bit anxious.”“It’s okay,” he says, then leans in to drop a peck beside my head. “We’ll come out of here with victory.”The moment is broken when Adrian’s lawyer clears his throat from where he’s standing, his attention focused on Adrian, and we turn just as he asks him. “Mr Hale,” he begins, his voice calm. “Do you contest Mrs Ellis’ description of events?”“No,” Adrian says, much to my surprise. Before anyone can say anything, he continues. “But I contest her interpretation of them.”The lawyer nods, appeari

  • Divorced, But Taken By My Ex’s Uncle For Revenge   122 | ELARA ELLIS

    “Court is now in session.” The moment the judge says that, everyone sits back down. My hand already feels cold, but I manage to grip my dress and look towards Laurent in front of the court room as he adjusts his tie and stands. “Your Honour,” he begins, his voice calm. “this matter concerns the custody of a minor, Theo Hale, whose welfare is the central issue before this court.” He pauses, like he’s waiting for the words to sink in the judge’s mind before continuing. “My client, Elara Ellis, is the biological mother and primary caregiver following a formal separation from the respondent.” He turns slightly toward the judge. “Since the separation, the child’s primary residence has been with his father for a period of adjustment, but recent events necessitated this application for custody.” The judge nods once in acknowledgment, and Adrian’s lawyer stands right away. “Your Honour,” he begins. “while the respondent does not dispute biological connection, we will demonstrate tha

  • Divorced, But Taken By My Ex’s Uncle For Revenge   121 | ELARA ELLIS

    The moment Theo is gone, my smile fades, my skin prickling as the uncomfortable silence returns. That’s when Nathaniel starts driving, and I feel that dreadful feeling return again. Because this time, we’re driving to a court. A place that’s going to determine whether Theo would remain with me after today or not. Lord, I pray I win this case. As if he can read my mind, Nathaniel reaches out and squeezes my hand. When I turn to look at him, he’s looking at me with a glint of pride in his eyes. “I want you to know that you’re a strong woman,” he says, smiling. “Not everyone would’ve made it here like you. Others would’ve given up even before trying.”“Stop it,” I say, choking on a sob. “You’re scaring me.”“I apologize,” he says. “It wasn’t my intention to. Just wanted to let you know how I feel.”A laugh escapes me before I can even stop it, but he says nothing again. Instead, he just lifts my hand to drop a peck at the back of it, then drops it right on my thigh before I’ve full

  • Divorced, But Taken By My Ex’s Uncle For Revenge   021 | ELARA ELLIS

    “Adrian has been granted bail.”The moment the words reach my ears, I freeze for a second, the kitchen cabinet door staying open in my hand. At first, I don’t turn. I just stand there, staring at the row of mugs like I’ve forgotten what I came here for.Then I do.The movement is too quick that my

  • Divorced, But Taken By My Ex’s Uncle For Revenge   019 | ELARA ELLIS

    The station feels colder than I expect it to be. Not only in temperature, but also in feeling. It’s obvious that in a place like this, you have no one to save you, and the chilling, frightening atmosphere of the building is a proof of that. It’s late in the evening, and just as the lawyer said ea

  • Divorced, But Taken By My Ex’s Uncle For Revenge   011 | ELARA ELLIS

    The elevator is quiet. It’s not that empty kind of quietness, but rather the type that presses in uncomfortably, settles under your skin, and makes you aware of things you would rather ignore. Like how close to me Nathaniel Hale Monroe is standing. He’s not touching me though, but he’s not standi

  • Divorced, But Taken By My Ex’s Uncle For Revenge   010 | ELARA ELLIS

    I can’t take my eyes off Nathaniel. His hands are slipped into his pants pockets, his calm gaze fixed on Adrian, and before any of us can say a word, he begins to walk toward us slowly.The moment he stops right beside me, the warmth from his figure making the air feel suddenly heavy, he meets Adr

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