Chapter 4

David immediately presented the third piece of evidence.

“Your Honor, this is the forensic DNA analysis performed on the infant, Trinity Zachery, and Raymond Wilson.”

David declared loudly, “The findings confirm a biological parent-child match between the infant and each of the two named individuals.”

The report left everyone stunned.

The comment section went completely berserk.

[The DNA test already confirms it! Let’s see how she keeps up the act now!]

Lilian looked at me with teary eyes and asked, “Gabrielle, what do you have to say for yourself now?!

“The evidence is right here! There’s no way you can weasel your way out of this now.”

I took a deep breath and spoke in a voice so calm that even I was surprised.

“I’m not accepting this DNA report either.

“My daughter and that dead baby are absolutely not related by blood.”

The netizens became even more furious.

[Is this woman out of her mind? Is she serious about denying DNA evidence?!]

[She’s still grasping at straws. This is just pathetic and disgusting!]

[What a touching mother-daughter bond. Let them rot in prison together for life!]

Lilian screamed and lunged forward, but she was stopped by the bailiffs.

“You lying snake! This is scientific proof in black and white, and you still have the nerve to deny it?!

“Raymond pulled that hair from your daughter’s head with his bare hands!”

Raymond nodded.

“That’s right! Trinity was carrying my child! I tolerated her sleeping around with other men outside while hoping that the pregnancy would make her settle down.

“But who knew she would be that cold-blooded? She gave birth and abandoned the baby in the toilet like garbage! I swear she’s going to pay for this!

“As for that test report? We did it with the police right there supervising us. There’s no way anything could be wrong with it!”

The comments came in fresh waves.

[Did she damage her brain or something? The evidence is right there, and she’s still sticking to her act. They are beyond saving!]

[That old hag won’t admit defeat until she’s staring down the barrel. Just convict her for aiding and abetting and throw her in prison with her daughter already!]

The comments were overwhelmingly biased.

Lilian looked at me with teary eyes, but her gaze betrayed a trace of smugness.

She probably believed that victory was already within her grasp. So, she simply let David continue speaking.

David cleared his throat and said, “Your Honor, the defendants’ actions on child abandonment and obstruction of justice are clearly established facts. They must be held accountable under the law.

“In addition, my clients are seeking two million dollars in compensatory damages for the severe emotional distress they have suffered.”

The netizens agreed as well.

[Lilian and Raymond are way too nice. They are only asking for two million dollars. If it were me, I’d go for everything she’s got.]

[Here’s my take: a life for a life. That’s the only justice that makes sense.]

I could catch a glimpse of a smile on Lilian’s face as she looked at me and said, “See that, Gabrielle? The people have spoken. They see right through you. You and your daughter are finally going to get what you deserve.”

I did not respond to her. Instead, I looked at the judge and stated, “Your Honor, I categorically deny every single accusation the plaintiffs have made against my daughter and me.

“My daughter was never involved with Raymond. She absolutely could not have gotten pregnant and abandoned a baby.”

The entire courtroom erupted in uproar.

Lilian was so furious that she charged toward my side.

After she was stopped, she screamed at the top of her lungs.

“The evidence is right there in your face! Your daughter was carrying my son’s child!

“How much longer are you two going to keep lying through your teeth?!”

I ignored her. I just shot a look at my attorney, who had just hurried over.

He nodded in response before pulling out a document from his folder and handing it to me.

I turned to the judge and said, “Your Honor, may I submit my daughter’s medical records as evidence for the public to see?”

The judge nodded in approval.

I held the examination report up to the camera.

The moment the entire internet saw the results of that report, everyone gasped in shock.