The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1671 Did I Hear Him Right

Lucian stood before him. "Are you remorseful for what you've done?" he asked in a low voice.

Colby smiled bitterly. "What difference does that make? I will never forgive myself for nearly causing Dr. Jarvis' death over my selfishness."

He looked up at Lucian and spoke with a tone filled with hatred and disgust for himself.

"People are insatiable creatures. Initially, I was happy just working with her. Then, I wanted to be as close as possible to her, so I became her assistant. Not long after that, I wanted her to look at me like how she looks at you. My desire grew as the days passed. I don't even know what I was doing."

Lucian studied him, trying to discern the sincerity in his words.

laboratory, the slightest lapse in vigilance could have caused a major catastrophe. Aside from Dr. Jarvis, the other researchers in the research institute might have lost their lives by my hand.

on the day of his arrest, he finally understood that when he was escorted into the police

it was too late for

considered submitting an appeal

wished to serve his sentence

you plan to do after

was stunned. He seemed to have never considered the

lowered his gaze for several seconds before answering, "Maybe I'll become a traveling doctor, as my chances of employment at a research institute or hospital are uncertain. As long as people believe in me, I will provide free medical treatment to compensate

for a while, Lucian gathered enough

"You still owe her an

flashed with guilt. "I will apologize to her. She is

nodded meaningfully

puzzled. "You don't