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?”

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of the police station. It was noon, and the sun

moisture in her body was evaporating. Her throat was dry and sore.

out her phone and made

on the first try. She called again.

one finally connected near the end

voice sounded even icier over the phone line.

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

replied, “What heart?”

heart was allocated to someone else. Did you sabotage it?” William seemed to find it ridiculous. “Do you

left any evidence behind.

know my mom has a heart condition–don’t deny

day you made me go back to work, you said, ‘Give your mom’s current condition, I

a heart transplant she could hardly believe it was just a coincidence. William

William, torment me however

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 family matters?

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

them yourself. Nobody owes you an

outside the conference room. Then, he turned and went back in.

It was the first time they’d seen William take a personal call during a

Not Stooped That

meeting ended in an hour, and William retumed

in

and hasn’t finished yet. If there’s any

slightly but replied, “Find out what happened

and then

leaving the police station, Emelie tetumed to

occurred, Billy, her brother–in–law,

seen it, her condition could have worsened from the

entered the house, Eliana rushed to askcher,

been detained,” Emelie replied.

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

Emelie nodded. “Maybe.”

lip, pounding her lee in self–reproach. “It’s all my fault! I knew Dad gets

for Dad. There should be a way

“How’s Mom?”

worried. But thankfully, she hasn’t had

went in to check

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

eased her back down “ll handle Dad’s

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