Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 490

Jean's thoughts were interrupted. She looked at Zed with surprise in her eyes and asked,"Am I that stupid in your eyes?"

"No, I don't mean that. I just thought it was nearly impossible to save Shirley from her death wish. But, You did it. Jean, you truly are amazing!"

Zed complimented her. He was happy inside that he had successfully changed the subject.

"I had almost given up on her. I had never imagined that she would determine herself to die. In my mind, she loves to take advantage of others and use them in all possible ways. But today, for some reason, I really didn't feel good seeing her in such a state. She must have felt she had nothing left to live for. Or else, she wouldn't have tried to commit suicide. It's just that..."

Jean sighed and did not finish her sentence.

"Just what?" Zed asked.

"Just that no matter what, she carried all the hopes of Joy in her life. So in this way, she has to live on with nothing to live for. Zed, may I ask you a favor?"

Jean looked at Zed and suddenly asked after explaining.

"Sure." Zed replied with a nod.

"Can we somehow put off the examination process so that Joy could dress nicely and see Shirley for the last time before she serves her sentence?" Jean pleaded with her eyes fixed on Zed.

"I already told Ian about this." Zed replied slowly, and his tone was solemn.

Seeing Zed's expression, Jean asked,"What's wrong, Zed? What's going on?"

"Joy?turned herself in at this morning, but Ian is facing a big problem," Zed told her. He looked back at Jean and sighed.

"Big problem? What problem is it, Zed? What do you mean by that?" Jean stared blankly and questioned him.

"Your mother's case is more than 20 years old now. All the witnesses are lost and there's not enough evidence. On top of that, no one actually saw Joy poisoning your mother. Even though the case has been filed in the court, it would be tough for Joy to receive a death penalty," he explained

and sighed again.

"You mean without eyewitnesses, we don't have enough evidences to guarantee a death penalty. Am I understanding you correctly?" Jean asked with a strange expression on her face.

"I'm afraid so. Even Charlie and Kate who were involved in this case didn't witness the actual act of the murder. Their testimonies were insufficient to sentence Joy to death." Zed explained and nodded.

"Not even with Joy's own confession? But that doesn't make any sense. With Joy confessing to her own crimes, there is no need for any more evidence. She is of sound mind and body and her confession is evidence enough." Jean was confused.

Seeing her sad expression, Zed felt terrible to have told her the truth. But he still gave her a nod.

Zed's response hit Jean so hard that she simply closed her eyes and leaned back on the back of the car seat.

It was hard for anyone to imagine how much time and energy she had spent on that case. It was even harder for anyone to imagine how much courage she had rallied in order to trick Joy into confessing to the truth.

But in the end, it had all been for nothing.