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.

officer holding on to Kris began pushing at him rather aggressively. Kris was aware of his legs moving, and being shoved into the back seat of the squad car, but he couldn't really see

booking process; his belongings taken including his phone, his watch, and his wallet. And his fingerprints were taken. Kris did all

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

the living room was still thick with tension. Aunt Cynthia,

her laps, trembling as she cried silently. Her face was streaked with tears, her

thought you were a

Karen." 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

at every word, her sobs quieter

worm her way into this family.

hit Karen like a physical

yanking her head up. Look at us!" she shouted "Look at us while we talk to you How

head disdainfully. "I can't believe

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