Chapter 446 Somewhat Inconvenient

Lynn trusted Lysander’s words and hurriedly said. “Dr. Thorne is the victim. You can’t arrest her!”

“Don’t worry, we’re just taking Ms. Thorne back to take a statement and file a case,” the police reassured

her.

Lysander signaled Lynn to stay calm and added. “Okay, thank you for your hard work.”

Seeing Lysander’s exhausted and lightly dressed state, Lynn couldn’t help but worry. She quickly offered, “Wait a moment. I’ll go to the duty room and get a thick coat for Dr. Thorne. It’s too cold outside.”

Lynn quickly ran back to the duty room and brought her own coat,

As she draped the coat over Lysander, she whispered, “Dr. Thorne, do you need me to exaggerate your injuries a bit? I have a few colleagues in the forensic department.”

Lysander couldn’t help but laugh. “You should get back to your duties. The obstetrics and gynecology department can’t be without staff.”

In the police interrogation room, Lysander detailed everything from hearing the strange noises in the living room. When she got to the part where the thief tried to assault her, she became more concise.

“The scene was chaotic. I couldn’t breathe as he covered my mouth, and I was scared. I just grabbed whatever I could and hit him. By the time I came to, he was unconscious on the floor, and the glass beside him was shattered. I was afraid he’d die, so I called an ambulance.”

As she spoke, Lysander subconsciously clutched the front of her coat.

The female officer sympathetically handed her a cup of hot water. “Ms. Thorne, there’s no need to be afraid. You’re safe here.”

the cup, feeling the warmth spread through her. As she held the paper cup, her complexion improved

said seriously, “Ms. Thorne, the suspect has been identified. He has a criminal record, though it’s mostly shoplifting in malls. This is his first home invasion, likely due to inexperience. He probably didn’t expect you to fight back

Good. It will make proving my case

offered comforting words, “Don’t worry, he’ll be heavily sentenced this time. As a young woman living alone, it’s not uncommon to attract unwanted attention. When you get home, make sure to change your locks

murmured. “I thought I was already very careful, and I heard the neighborhood was relatively safe. I didn’t expect this.”

old men’s shoes at your door. Thieves tend to avoid places where

didn’t show it. She simply said, “Okay,

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Somewhat

the suspect is severely injured. He has an open skull wound, multiple rib fractures, and at broken jaw. Honestly, it’s hard to believe

saying, “I didn’t expect things to

that really

remember hitting his head

the head injury was caused by you, what about the fractures? Ms. Thorne, have you had any martial arts

too much could be problematic, she maintained silence on that issue, simply saying, “What I’m telling you is true. You can

the officer softened his tone, though suspicion lingered. “The suspect’s injuries are severe. If you have no martial arts training,

“Don’t worry, his life is not in immediate danger. Whether your

someone else who saved me. He’s a friend. He fought

made her take several deep

be in the area, right? Can you call him to come and make a statement?”

hesitated. “It’s not convenient. He has a special status and can’t easily come to the police station. I’ll take full responsibility for the incident. I’m willing to cover the

expenses.

It’s not your place to compensate the suspect. If anything. he should be

police’s decisions, but I don’t want my friend’s life

a colleague entered, saying, “The victim’s friend is

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