Chapter 578 I Can Provide Evidence

• At that moment, Angela could barely breathe. She held her breath, not wanting to miss a single word of what her mother was about to say. She had a microphone in her hands now, and everyone could hear what she was saying. “First of all, my brother–in–law was not really in good health. You could check out the medical records in the hospital. I have prepared a copy of it today. Your honor, you must read it.” As she spoke, Martha opened her bag, revealing a stack of medical records to everyone. The judge’s assistant came over, took over the papers and delivered them to the judge. When the judge was reading the medical records, Martha added, “His condition was deteriorating day by day. Every single day, he felt excruciatingly tormented. He was the one who begged us to end his life and free his soul. That was why I poisoned his food. My brother–in–law was fully informed.” Gloria’s face turned dark a little, but she knew it was not the time for her to interrupt.
• While everyone was somewhat shocked by the story, Martha continued, “The reason why I used this sort of slow poison was that he did not need to suffer. I had told him before of the great side effects of the poison but he implied that instead of suffering from the disease and dragging the others behind, he would rather enjoy a few days of pain–free normal life. I can provide evidence for that.” As she spoke, Martha pulled out a voice recorder. Angela looked a lot better now. There was a light of hope in her eyes. Although the final result may still be that her mother would be thrown into prison, but it was such a good thing if she could be reduced to a life sentence from the death penalty! The next moment, Martha played the recorder in front of everyone. “Bro, if you go on like this, your body cannot take it…” Martha, her voice full of worry, paused for a moment and spoke again. “How devastated would Gloria feel if she knows about your condition? You got to hang in there no matter what!” Declan smiled, “Martha, I know you are worried about me, but don’t tell Gloria. Let her know after I die and save her the unnecessary trouble and sadness during this period of time.” Gloria, seated at the plaintiff’s table, gave a sudden shudder, an emotion of bewilderment flashing across her eyes.
• The recording had to be real, but she knew it was a clip that Martha had picked out on purpose. It had to be the kind of vague clip that was interpreted out of context. Her father was definitely not the kind of man who would take suicide for fear of pain! The statement must be made when her father knew that his life was coming to an end!! Gloria felt a pang of pain in her heart but she kept it in check, trying to calm her emotions. As the recording continued to play, Martha’s affected voice could be heard, “But Gloria…” “Martha, I know you and Claude care for me. But I am fine now. I feel no pain. There is only one request I am gonna make, which is that you take care of Gloria and make her feel that she is home.” “I will, but your condition…” Martha sighed. “Well, I can only do what you ask. As for Gloria, I’ll take care of her as if she were my own daughter.” “Thank you, Martha, thank you,” Declan gave her his heartfelt thanks. But when hearing this, Gloria felt a twinge of distress instead. A Commutation Pitied by All Gloria was not the only one feeling bad. Irene and Nydia were both mad at this moment.