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?”

good lawyer can help you a

station. It was noon, and the sun shone brightly.

a moment, feeling like all the moisture in her body was

took out her phone and made a call.

answer on the first try. She called again.

one finally connected

sounded even icier over the phone line. “I’m

straight to the point. “My mom’s heart transplant. Was

“What heart?”

someone else. Did you sabotage it?” William seemed

never left

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

‘Give your mom’s

a heart transplant she

my mom’s heart to punish me! William, torment me however you

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

you know

find them yourself. Nobody owes you an

tie with a cold expression outside the conference room. Then, he turned and went back in. “Let’s continue

exchanged glances. It was the first time they’d seen William take a personal

115 He Has Not Stooped That Low

in an hour, and William retumed to

Fabian, went in immediately to

father’s surgery is underway and hasn’t finished yet. If there’s

frowned slightly but replied, “Find out

and then said, “okay.”

station, Emelie tetumed to Alderbrook

occurred, Billy, her brother–in–law,

seen it, her condition could have worsened

entered the house, Eliana rushed to askcher,

detained,”

collapsed into a chair. “Does that mean he’s going

Emelie nodded. “Maybe.”

lee in self–reproach. “It’s all my fault! I knew Dad gets riled up easily but

a lawyer for Dad. There should be a way out,”

“How’s Mom?”

bedroom. “She’s very worried. But thankfully, she hasn’t had an

to check

hope, sitting up. “Emelie, your father…”

“ll handle Dad’s

fell from Greta’s

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