Love You Till the End Chapter 1186 - 1184: Shi Mei vs Shi Keke (31)

Shi Keke accepted a divorce case, her client being a thirty-two-year-old wife with a son and daughter. Despite her exhaustion from managing the household, she discovered her husband’s promiscuity, revealing he maintained affairs with two mistresses. Shockingly, these two women were not only her husband's mistresses but also two of her closest friends and her cousin. Both had openly admitted to the wife their inability to leave the husband.

Upon learning of her husband's infidelity, the wife attempted to persuade him to end these extramarital relationships for the sake of their children. However, her husband responded with cruel words, threatening to divorce her without any property settlement if she persisted, advising her to simply ignore his transgressions or face leaving with nothing.

At that time, the wife was indeed intimidated by his threats. Hailing from a rural background with limited education and no knowledge of legal matters, she was unaware of Article 34 of the Marriage Law, which stipulates that a husband cannot initiate divorce proceedings during his wife's pregnancy, within one year after childbirth, or within six months after a pregnancy termination.

For a considerable period, she endured his behavior in silence. This changed when the husband’s actions escalated, openly parading the mistresses at various events and utterly disregarding her feelings, which ultimately compelled her to make a decisive choice.

Following a friend's advice, she sought a legal consultation at a law firm. The attorney informed her that with sufficient evidence, she could file for divorce and successfully secure custody of their children, along with at least half of her husband's assets.

The wife resolved to take her husband to court and initiate divorce proceedings. However, her hopes were dashed when she visited the law firm with her identification and other necessary documents, only to be refused service. The firm explained that her husband's extensive connections were too formidable for their small practice to oppose.

Shi Keke overheard colleagues discussing this unfortunate situation during a dinner gathering. While many expressed sympathy for the woman, the harsh realities of the present day often led people to adopt an indifferent stance to avoid trouble.

Shi Keke, however, differed from her peers. Upon learning of the case, she took the initiative to track down the woman's phone number and personally contacted her to understand the details.

Initially, the woman, unaware Shi Keke was a lawyer, brushed off the call, reluctant to share much. Shi Keke promptly revealed her profession and, to establish credibility, provided her name and suggested an online search of her credentials.

Despite not immediately verifying Shi Keke's identity online, the woman recognized her name, having heard of Shi Keke's reputation as a renowned lawyer. This recognition prompted her to confide in Shi Keke, sharing the intimate details of her marital strife and current predicament.

After listening attentively, Shi Keke offered concise encouragement: "If you place your trust in me, gather the relevant documents and come to Jinsheng Law Firm to meet me. I will take on your case as your lawyer, and there will be no charge."

The following day, the woman arrived at Shi Keke's firm, bringing her life savings, hoping to retain Shi Keke's services for what she believed would be a challenging divorce proceeding. Shi Keke refused the money, personally covering all expenses through the firm. She was moved by the woman's destitution, noting that despite being married to a man of means (a 'Wang Laosan'), her entire savings barely amounted to three thousand yuan.