Chapter 114 I Don’t Have Time for That

Emelie clenched her fingers tightly, nails digging painfully into her palms,

She called out calmly, “Dad, put down the laufe. Put it down.”

Ronan’s face paled upon seeing the police. “LI I don’t know what happened, Emelie. I didn’t mean to. I don’t know why it turned out like this

“Where did you get the knife? Emelie swallowed hard

“wewe waited in the hallway for so long, and the doctor didn’t come. I thought of peeling an apple for your mom.

“Then the nurse said the surgery was canceled and told us to go back. She said the heart was not available anymore. They

ey didn’t explain clearly. I got upset and…”

Emelie’s voice softened. “Put the knife down. Let her go. I’ll handle the rest.

Roman nodded rapidly.

Helpless and unsure of what to do, he shaklly moved the knife away from the nurse’s throat.

The nurse fled immediately. Police swarmed in, pinning Roman to the ground. Emelie closed her eyes, unable to w

watch.

Police swiftly cufted and took Ronan away. Emelie moved to follow, but an officer stopped her “Are you a family member?”

Emelle pressed her lips together. “Yes.”

“Come with us then.”

Emelie was brought to the station in another squad car. But she couldn’t see Ronan, only the two officers handling the case.

Despite the chaos, Emelie remained composed, sincerely answering all their questions.

Finally, she added, “My dad is a good person. He didn’t mean to cause trouble. He was worried about my mom and acted recldessly.

“His limited education led to a misunderstanding of the doctor’s explanation. I can compensate the injured nurse and the hospital, whatever it takes. “

The female police officer nodded. “We understand the situation from the hospital.

“While Ronan had his reason, medical disturbances are now criminal offenses. His offense could range from light to heavy charge.

“At worst, he could be sentenced to imprisonment for three to seven years.”

Emelie struggled to speak. “Is there… no other way?”

can help you a

It

feeling like all the moisture in her body was

took out her phone and made

first try. She called

one finally connected near the end

line. “I’m in a

point. “My mom’s heart transplant. Was it you

“What

was allocated to someone

William never left any evidence behind.

each word. “You know my mom has a heart condition–don’t deny it!

made me go back to work, you said, ‘Give your

heart transplant she could hardly believe it was

William, torment me however you want, but leave my family

know my mother only has six months left to live? If we don’t find a donor within that time, she’ll diel you’re lilling her!” William sounded impatient. “Do you think I have no better things to do with my time than obsess over your

didn’t, how did you know about my mom’s illness?”

answers, find them yourself. Nobody owes you an

conference room. Then,

was the first time they’d seen William take a

Not Stooped That

hour, and William

went in

Middleton, Ms. Bowen’s father’s surgery is underway and hasn’t finished yet. If there’s any news,

slightly but replied, “Find out what happened to Emelie.”

paused and then said,

leaving the police station, Emelie tetumed

Billy, her brother–in–law,

her condition could have worsened from

rushed to askcher,

detained,” Emelie

“Does that mean

Emelie nodded. “Maybe.”

fault! I

blame yourself. I’ll get a lawyer for Dad. There should be a way out,” Emelie said, pouring herself

“How’s Mom?”

very worried. But thankfully, she hasn’t

in to check on Greta.

Greta brightened with hope, sitting

“ll handle Dad’s matter. Trust me.

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