Twisted Ties of Love novel Chapter 172

The guy cheats on his wife and even tries to get her to give her child to his mistress?

Brett didn't seem flustered, knowing full well that Izabella would release the video.

Brett glanced at Izabella, amused, and said, "What can a video prove? It was just a heat-of-the-moment rant. Besides, the girl standing next to me is just my little sister. We grew up together, and my mom sees her as her own daughter. If the judge doesn't believe me, she can come and verify it herself. I've brought her with me."

Izabella found it difficult to breathe, her face slightly pale under the light. She didn't expect Brett to bring Kaley to court to testify that he didn't cheat, let alone use the "sister" excuse.

Everyone's attention was drawn to Kaley, who stood up in a secluded corner, her voice hoarse. "That's right, there is no romantic relationship between me and the defendant. He was just talking nonsense, and she made it all up."

Brett smirked throughout, waiting for Kaley to finish. He then added, "As for domestic violence, let me clarify - the miscarriage was caused by Izabella accidentally falling. She admitted in the video that she killed her own baby."

Izabella became furious, yelling, "Brett you bastard, you're talking nonsense!" He dared to turn things around, claiming the miscarriage was her own fault.

The judge sternly said, "Plaintiff, quiet!"

Brett glared at Izabella, his tone suddenly growing heavy. "I wasn't going to mention it, but my wife has a severe mental illness - schizophrenia and paranoid delusions. I have a hospital certification and a doctor's testimony here. It even went viral online."

Isn't it merely a game to bring someone with mental illness to court? The moment Brett's words escaped his lips, a wave of disbelief washed over everyone present, their eyes cutting through Izabella like sharpened knives.

Curious, the judge inquired, "You previously mentioned not intending to bring this up. Why the sudden change?"

Brett responded, "I remained silent before out of consideration for my wife's reputation. However, if I continue to stay silent, I fear she will insist on divorcing me while she's not of sound mind. As her legal guardian, it is my responsibility to ensure her well-being. Besides, after six years of dating and over four years of marriage, can our relationship truly be irreparably shattered by a single statement?"

Trista, alongside the psychiatrist who had treated Izabella at the hospital, stepped forward to testify in support of Brett's claims.

In the end, Mr. Dixon concluded, "Throughout their marriage, the plaintiff Izabella battled with a mental illness. Brett, as her legal guardian, held a certain duty to oversee her welfare."

"Since the plaintiff is severely mentally ill and considered incapable of acting, she loses her ability to defend herself during episodes. The evidence she has provided was submitted while suffering from mental illness and does not meet legal procedure and fact requirements, therefore it is invalid."

"The plaintiff's lawsuit request is inconsistent with the facts and legal basis. Her claims are dismissed!"

Izabella trembled as she tried to explain, "No, I'm cured. I know I want a divorce. We have no feelings for each other! Judge, I appeal for divorce and don't want any money."

The judge looked at Brett, "Defendant, any response?"

Brett scoffed, clearly in control of the situation. He glanced at Mr. Dixon, signaling that he no longer needs to step in.