My Mute Bride

Chapter 342 Profligate Lifestyle

The hearing continued after the court’s recess ended. The judge directly asked Charlotte who she’d like to live with.

However, before Charlotte could give her answer, Hernandez suddenly stood up. “Your Honor, before we ask the child who she’d like to live with, I’d like to present a new reference material for the case. I think you, the jury present, and the child herself have the right to see it.”

The judge nodded slightly.

Hernandez whispered something to the projectionist at the scene. Soon after that, a few photos appeared on the LED screen.

At the sight of the photos, Justin turned pale at once.

The photos were selfies taken on a large hotel bed by a woman resting her head on Justin’s arm—the woman who had turned up next to him the morning before yesterday.

Frankie hurriedly covered Charlotte’s eyes, but it was too late.

Charlotte was stunned for a while with her eyes covered. Then, she mumbled quietly, “Does Daddy have another new girlfriend?”

Rachel was startled for a moment before she clenched her fists.

Hernandez exchanged a brief look with Jolly in the public gallery. Then, he stood up and explained, “The woman in the photos is a sex worker, or, in layman’s terms, a hooker!”

In an instant, Justin’s pupils shrank, and his temples throbbed. He had never been humiliated like this before.

The jury’s peculiar gazes were all focused on the man as they discussed the photos.

Just then, Hernandez continued, “The hiring of prostitutes is prohibited by law and by moral standards. My client didn’t want to bring this up at first, but as an attorney, I believe this is a key piece of information that can prove that the defendant has a profligate lifestyle. He’s simply a shameless man who lacked the morality necessary to raise a child!”

a profligate lifestyle based

The gavel struck. The judge said in a serious tone, “Mr. Hernandez, please don’t bring out materials irrelevant to the case for

knew very well that these photos wouldn’t have any direct impact on the ruling; they would only make the jury take them into consideration at most. However, the

the judge asked Charlotte again who she’d like

visibly drained from Justin’s face. He exclaimed in disbelief,

girlfriend, which was a huge blow to her. Kids were the most insecure, and yet

Hernandez and the others had expected, the

walked out of the court building with the written judgment in his hands, Rachel smiled the most relaxed smile she had

Jolly’s voice sounded from the entrance;

up in her arms before giving her a kiss. “Charlotte, from now on, you’ll be staying with me, and we’ll never be separated from each other. Let

buried her head on Rachel’s shoulder

some quick footsteps came from behind.

stubbly chin, he looked a sorry sight and was no longer as high-spirited as he had been in the past;

reddened slightly, and her lips quivered, but she

hurriedly walked over to

stated in the written judgment that you may visit the child once

bloodshot. He exuded chilliness from every pore of his body, as

no need to say anything else, Hernandez. Let’s go.” Rachel left with Charlotte in her arms without

gave Justin a warning look

before it occurred to him to go after them. He rushed after them, but he didn’t even manage to touch the trunk lid of their car. In the

transitioning to autumn, the autumn wind swept up fallen leaves

posted the photos on social media. Now the photos have been retweeted more than 10,000 times, and news reports of you hiring a prostitute are everywhere! The Burton Group’s share prices have started to

direction the car had left as if

ID, Frankie blanched at once. “President Burton! It’s Old Mr. Burton calling!” Needless