Chapter 16 Evidence Confirmation

Evidence Confirmation

Divorce.

When I heard that from Hana-chan, I closed my eyes and thought about it.

If I had been in the same situation a short time ago, I would have freaked out at the thought of divorce. After all, I loved Rina.

But now my feelings are completely different.

“Divorce, huh… I should consider it.”

As if those words came out of my mouth naturally, my heart was unexpectedly calm.

Hana-chan’s eyes widened at my words.

“I’m surprised… I thought my brother-in-law would look worried and hesitate.”

“Well, yeah… If it was me before, maybe.”

“So you don’t love Nee-san anymore?”

“Well, that’s how it is.”

The feeling that I loved Rina was completely gone from my heart now.

I guess that’s why I can ignore Rina.

Hearing my answer, Hana-chan turned to me with a bright smile.

“Yes, yes, that’s right! Then let’s prepare for the divorce quickly!”

“Yes, let’s do that.”

I wonder? Hana-chan is in a pretty good mood.

Is she that happy about my divorce from Rina?

She’s pretty weird.

“So, let’s start by looking at the evidence we have. First, there’s the audio recording of Nee-san yelling at my brother-in-law. Can I listen to it?”

“Oh, okay.”

Nodding, I took my smartphone out of my pocket and played the recorded audio.

Hana-chan made a bitter face at the content as if she had eaten a bitter bug.

“What is this…? Forcing my brother-in-law to do all the housework. You’re too selfish, Nee-san. Do you think you’re a princess?”

“Yes, I think so too. She must really mean it to say things like that.”

I laugh in confusion, but it’s not really a laughing matter.

It’s probably because now I’m thinking about it like it’s someone else’s business.

“But this alone is not enough evidence. It looks like emotional abuse, but the divorce mediation committee will probably decide that you can work things out.”

“Hmm… That may be true.”

Divorce mediators are people who prioritize discussion between couples and mediate.

Because they make judgments based on the opinions of both parties, they may mistakenly think that Rina is just exaggerating.

After all, my evidence is only a day or two of audio data.

While I was wondering what to do, Hana-chan spoke hesitantly, watching my expression.

“Um… Brother-in-law, I also have evidence….”

“Eh? Really?”

“Yes, I think if we have this, you can definitely get a divorce….”

“When did you… No. If Hana-chan guarantees it, it’s definitely reliable. Can you show it to me?”

“Ah, yes… That… But I think my brother-in-law might be sad because the content is too harsh….”

Hana-chan looked down apologetically.

This girl is really the opposite of Rina.

She’s a nice girl who puts other people’s feelings first and cares about them. It’s really good that she’s on my side.

But in order to get a divorce, I, as the party involved, have to hear her out, and I have both the obligation and the right to do so.

I laughed softly and stroked Hana-chan’s head.

“Eh, brother-in-law…!?”

Hana-chan’s face was flushed, and her eyes were wide open. She’s kind of cute.

“Thank you, Hana-chan. You were worried about me, right? I’m really glad you felt that way. But I’m okay. I’m not afraid of what Rina says anymore.”

“R-Really…?”

“Yeah, so show me.”

“O-Okay, I get it. Um, could you please let go of your hand?”

“Ah… I’m sorry.”

“No, it’s okay…”

I had been stroking Hana-chan’s head for so long because it felt so good.

I grew so fond of her that I felt like she was my real sister. I think I got a little too comfortable. I should be more careful.

Hana-chan took a deep breath to calm herself and put her smartphone down on the table.

“S-So then… I’ll show you the evidence I have.”

“Yes, please.”

“First, a conversation I had with Nee-san.”

When she played it back, it was even worse than I thought. I couldn’t believe how horrible it was.

And I was more surprised by phrases like “useless husband” and “ATM” and the fact that she had dedicated her love to her senior.

But strangely, I wasn’t that hurt.

If I had been before, I might have been heartbroken and even contemplated s🬀🬀cide. What’s wrong with me now?

“I think it’s clear that she no longer loves my brother-in-law. I also took pictures of Nee-san cheating, so that would be advantageous….”

“I understand; it’s clear that this divorce will be the wife’s fault.”

This is clearly emotional abuse and infidelity.

Even if she hasn’t crossed the line, Rina’s feelings have completely drifted away from me, and she is devoting her love to her senior.

This is perfect infidelity. I might even get alimony.

“That’s… brother-in-law, are you okay?”

“Huh…?”

When I realized it, Hana-chan was looking at my face with a worried expression.

I can’t let my sister-in-law see me like this.

“Yes, I’m fine. Thank you, Hana-chan. We can get a divorce now.”

“I-If that’s the case, that’s good.”

Smiling, Hana-chan returned a reassuring smile. She’s such a good girl. I can’t forgive Rina for saying such bad things about her. I have to make up my mind too.

“Then I have to take this to a lawyer.”

I was about to search for a good law firm on my smartphone when—

“Then… why don’t you let me do that?”

I heard a familiar voice. I turned around, and there was Mishi-san in her casual clothes.