Mrs. Zhou, now seated on the witness stand.
Dressed simply, with a pallid complexion, she exuded an air of exhaustion.
She looked just as if she had just lost her husband, but in reality, her husband had died more than two years ago.
Thus, it was said that women are born actresses, especially those who have been battered by life.
"My husband died on the Dongfang Star, leaving us, a widow and orphan, struggling to survive. Debt collectors drove us to desperation, forcing us to hide in the old house in the suburbs; yet, they still found us. They splashed paint at our doorstep and..."
Overwhelmed with tears, Mrs. Zhou accused the cruelty of life.
After all, she knew one thing, playing the victim in court was the right move.
Her words, indeed, resonated with many, prompting subconscious nods from jurors and observers as if they understood her suffering.
Life's heavy hammer kept pounding on them, constantly beating down on the likes of Mrs. Zhou, people fated to endure hardship.
