The Charming Ex-Wife

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.”

feeling the warmth spread through her. As she

from start to finish, then called his colleagues at the hospital to check the situation. Finally, he 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 so fiercely and end up knocking him

record? Good. It will

living alone, it’s not uncommon to attract unwanted attention. When you get home, make sure

Lysander murmured. “I thought I was already very careful, and I heard the neighborhood was relatively

future, you might want to consider leaving a pair of old men’s shoes at your door. Thieves tend to avoid places where they

show it. She simply said,

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Chapter 446 Somewhat Inconvenient

skull wound, multiple rib fractures, and at broken jaw. Honestly, it’s hard to believe you caused

terms, Lysander hesitated before saying, “I didn’t expect things to turn out this way

“Is that really so?”

insisted. “I remember hitting his

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

couldn’t lie her way out. Understanding that saying too much could be problematic, she maintained silence on that issue, simply saying, “What I’m telling you is true. You can compare the

suspect’s injuries are severe. If

female officer assured, “Don’t worry, his life is not in immediate danger. Whether your actions were justified self–defense

gathered her courage and admitted, “There was someone else who saved me. He’s a friend.

of the thief’s stench made

the area, right? Can you call him to come

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 thief’s medical and

expenses.

shook his head. “You’re the victim. It’s not your place to compensate the suspect. If

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