Chapter 772 No One Cares about Domestic Violence

James cleared his throat, his expression stern. "Just answer the questions you're asked." "Yes, sir," Jacob muttered, instinctively shrinking back. "How did you treat your adopted daughter, Charity?" Jacob continued. "Uhh, we… we… " Jacob and Lily exchanged nervous glances with each other, their eyes darting around nervously. "We treated her like our own!" Lily blurted. "Hold on, did Charity say we hit her? Look, it's really common to discipline kids that way, especially in the countryside. If you don't believe me, ask anyone in the village." Bradley frowned and said coldly, "According to our records, Charity suffered multiple fractures from beatings—over a dozen times. Is this the kind of discipline all rural families use?" "She… Well, Jacob's got a bit of a temper. Plus, she was always naughty and lazy," Lily stammered, voice faltering. "You bitch! What the hell are you saying?" Jacob suddenly snapped. "You beat her! Not me! I worked myself to the bone every damn day. Wasn't