Chapter 50 89 % Maxine raised an eyebrow and scoffed . " Do you even understand ? If you did , you'd know what marital property means ! Even if you've never been married , you should know that dividing assets in a divorce is between the couple . What does it have to do with you ? " Maxine paused , her eyes full of ridicule . " Even if you're with Sebastian , as long as we haven't divorced , your status is no different from a mistress , " Instantly , Kathleen's face turned crimson . She pointed at Maxine angrily. " Who are you calling a mistress ? " Maxine laughed coldly . " Whoever's offended is who I'm talking about . Il ' you're not , why are you so upset ? " Kathleen was speechless , turning to Sebastian with tears in her eyes . " Sebastian , I came with you today to help reconcile , not to be insulted ! " Sebastian looked at Maxine sharply . " Maxine , watch your words . Don't make false accusations ! As a lawyer , you should know slander has legal consequences ." Maxine replied , " I'm slandering ? Sebastian , do you want to argue this point ? Fine , go ahead . Once I gather evidence , we'll see each other in court . " Then Maxine retrieved the divorce papers and walked to the door , opening it . " Alright , you two can leave now . If you stay any longer , I'll report you for trespassing . Then it won't just be a divorce case . " Sebastian's anger seemed to boil over . He gritted his teeth . " Maxine , are you saying there's something improper between Kathleen and me ? Fine , tell me exactly when- " Maxine spoke calmly . " Last year on my birthday , before I blew out the candles , you left to pick her up from work ; this hristmas , while families were together , you were out shopping with her ; and that heating pad - you gave it to her . " These words caused Sebastian's expression to shift from anger to confusion .. Maxine continued , " The first two , I can chalk up helping a friend - but Sebastian , let me ask you : if I gave an inappropriate gift to a single male friend , how would you feel ? " Sebastian remained silent , staring at Maxine with a puzzled look . After a while , Sebastian tried to speak , but Maxine raised her hand , stopping him . " Enough , Sebastian . No need to say more . " I don't care if you two are really involved . I won't bother collecting evidence to sue you - I don't have the time . " Keep the agreement . If you agree , transfer the money . If not , text me your acceptable terms . We can negotiate ." With that , Maxine lowered her gaze , her voice soft but weary . " I'm tired of this . Stop disgusting me ." Sebastian's eyes widened slightly . He opened his mouth but couldn't find the words . Maxine noticed his hesitation , her impatience growing . " Still not leaving- " " I'm not leaving ! " A young , angry voice rang out . Maxine looked toward the door in surprise . Brian stepped out from the hallway , glaring at Maxine . Maxine tightened her grip on the doorknob . After a moment , she asked coldly , " Brian , why " Why can't I be here ? Isn't this my home ? " Brian's voice was sharp , his gaze toward Maxine filled with hostility . 1/2 89 % 1 38 Chapter 50 Maxine met his eyes coldly . She no longer felt pain for this child , only a sense of injustice . Suppressing the ache in her chest , Maxine avoided looking at Brian . She said , " This is between your father and me . Stay out of it . Go home . " " I'm not going ! I want to see how heartless you can be ! " Brian shouted .