When Love Comes Late
Chapter 2036

Kristian had hired a defense Lawyer, yet deep inside, he knew Matthew held damning evidence against him.

He was fearful, sensing no escape, yet he clung to a sliver of hope that his lawyer could somehow tilt the scales in his favor and secure a lighter sentence.

When Stella’s and Kristian’s eyes met across the courtroom, he looked desperate, like a trapped animal.

Stella, however, felt detached.

She averted her gaze as the judge called the courtroom to order.

As the plaintiff, Stella stood and detailed Kristian’s entire scheme to kill her and Bella by causing a plane crash, as well as the abduction of Bella and the car crash off the cliff.

“His real name is Ethan Vance, and he’s been living a lie, deceiving my mom all these years.

”

Initially, Stella was emotionally distant regarding Kristian’s offenses, but as she recounted the facts, the gravity of his actions hit her.

Thinking of Bella enduring years with such a man intensified Stella’s desire for justice.

She presented the evidence, cataloging the things Kristian had committed using Bella’s name throughout the years.

It was sufficient to convict him, yet Stella felt a pang of sorrow.

It had been a long time since the car accident, and they suspected Kristian’s involvement but had never confirmed it.

Neither Bella nor Stella had any memory of the incident that year, leaving many questions unanswered.

As Stella unveiled Kristian’s c

rimes, the courtroom was engulfed in disbelief.

Bella’s seemingly devoted husband was exposed as a deceitful monster, shocking everyone.

Alissa was the most enraged.

Now that she knew Bella was her best friend, Aarya, she felt a fierce urge to take Kristian down for deceiving her friend.

“Damn it!” Alissa seethed with rage.

Doreen grasped her hand firmly and said, “Take it easy, Alissa.

Let the law handle this.

”

Alissa remained silent, her gaze fixed on Kristian.

Then, Bella’s previous family doctor, Tyron, was called to testify.

He revealed, “Kristian and Elizabeth pressured me to supply Bella with drugs to impair her mental clarity.

I was reluctant at first, but Kristian’s influence in Dorburn is significant.

I felt I had no choice but to comply.

”

“What are you talking about?” Kristian shot Tyron a murderous look.

“You’re lying! It was all Elizabeth’s idea.

I had nothing to do with iti”

Stella was astounded to hear this.

Kristian, who was once a caring father, was now quick to blame his own daughter.

She taunted, “Elizabeth is your own daughter.

They say even a ferocious tiger won’t eat its cubs.

But you, to protect yourself, are ready to sacrifice her.

”

Kristian clenched his fists and hissed, “Shut up, you bitch! You have no say in this.

It’s all your fault! If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be in this mess.

I’d strangle you right now if I could.

”

He reached out his hands fiercely, eager to grasp Stella’s neck, but the courtroom staff quickly restrained him.

With his injured leg, he couldn’t even stand properly, making his attempt to strike appear feeble.

Exhausted, all he could manage was to breathe heavily and stare at Stella with intense loathing.