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?”

lawyer can help you a

station. It was noon, and the sun shone

moment, feeling like all the moisture in her body was

her phone and made a call.

answer on the first try. She

one finally connected

phone line.

asked straight to the point. “My mom’s heart

“What

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

never left any evidence behind.

“You know my mom has a

go back to work, you said, ‘Give your mom’s current condition, I thought you needed a high–paying, stable job.“”

and her mom lost her chance at a heart transplant she could hardly believe

punish me! William, torment

diel you’re lilling her!” William sounded impatient. “Do you think I have no better things to do

you know about my

want answers, find them yourself. Nobody owes you an

outside the conference room. Then, he turned

they’d seen William take a personal call during a

115 He Has Not Stooped

and William retumed to his office.

Fabian, went in

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

but replied, “Find out what

paused and then said,

leaving the police station, Emelie

her brother–in–law, quickly tools Certa

had seen it, her condition could have worsened from the

entered the house, Eliana rushed to askcher, “Emelle, how’s Dad?”

been detained,” Emelie

chair. “Does that mean he’s going to jail?”

Emelie nodded. “Maybe.”

fault! I knew Dad gets riled up easily but didn’t watch

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

“How’s Mom?”

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

in to

Greta brightened with hope, sitting up. “Emelie, your

eased her back down “ll handle Dad’s matter. Trust

from Greta’s

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