Chapter 221 Chapter 221

Kris didn't even flinch as the cold metal of the handcuffs clicked around his wrists, despite the strain that was put on his shoulder joints by how violently the officer pulled his hands back.

He felt nothing except the dull, aching void where his heart was supposed to be. He was subconsciously aware of the phones on him, but he could barely pay any of it any mind.

A minute later, the other police officer emerged from the elevator walking towards them.

"Confirmed? Is he dead?" The officer holding on to Kris's arm asked.

The other officer shook his head. "No, but it's not really looking good for him." He indicated with his chin at Kris. "Wonder if his fists are made of steel because damn. The guy is barely breathing with his broken nose and his pulse is very weak."

"You think he will make it?"

The officer shrugged. "I'm not a doctor, but I've already called the paramedics. They're on their way to get him. In the meantime, you can send this one to the station and lock him up. I'll stay behind and take statements.

was aware of his legs moving, and being shoved into the back seat of the squad car, but

taken through the standard booking process; his belongings taken including his phone, his watch, and

satisfaction on his face. "Pray that the guy you beat up miraculously survives so that murder doesn't become part of your charges. Otherwise you're going to

left, the living room was still thick with tension. Aunt Cynthia, Susan, and Tyler were

she cried silently. Her

you were

Aunt Cynthia's voice rang out, sharp and furious.

were better for Kris than Thalassa ever was. But now I see... I made a terrible mistake. Thalassa was a billion times

every word, her sobs quieter but still wracking her

her way into this family. But you-" His words dripped with venom. "You're worse. You're a

insult hit Karen like a physical blow, making

she shouted "Look at us while we talk to you How could you betray us like this? You brought your bastard child into this house and made us believe she was

disdainfully. "I can't believe

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