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

walked out of the police station. It

under the sun for a moment, feeling like all the moisture in her body

out her phone and

answer on the first try. She

second one finally connected near the end

voice sounded even icier over the phone line.

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

“What

was allocated to someone else. Did you sabotage it?” William seemed

never left any

enunciated each word. “You know my mom has

your mom’s

her chance at a heart transplant she could hardly believe it was just a coincidence. William admitted. “Elmow. And I did say that. So?”

heart to punish me! William, torment me however you want, but leave my family

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

how did you know

yourself. Nobody owes you an

conference room.

time they’d seen William take a personal call during a queeting

115 He Has Not Stooped That

hour, and William

secretary, Fabian, went in

surgery is underway and hasn’t finished yet. If there’s any news, the

frowned slightly but replied, “Find out what happened to

paused and then

station, Emelie

occurred, Billy, her brother–in–law, quickly tools Certa

condition could have worsened from

entered the house, Eliana rushed to

detained,” Emelie

that mean he’s going to

Emelie nodded. “Maybe.”

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,” Emelie said, pouring herself a glass

“How’s Mom?”

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

went in to check on

her, Greta brightened with hope, sitting up.

back down “ll

from

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