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?”

help you a lot. Go get

police station. It was noon, and

a moment, feeling like all the moisture

her phone

answer on the first try.

connected near the end

sounded even icier over the phone line.

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

“What

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

William never left any evidence

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

your mom’s current condition, I thought you needed a high–paying,

had heart disease, and her mom lost her chance at a heart transplant she could hardly believe it was

to punish me! William, torment me however you want, but

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

you didn’t, how did you know about

want answers, find them yourself. Nobody owes you

his tie with a cold expression outside the conference room. Then, he turned

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

115 He Has Not Stooped That

an hour, and William

went in immediately to

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

slightly but replied, “Find out what happened

paused and then said, “okay.”

the police station, Emelie tetumed to

her brother–in–law, quickly tools Certa away.

it, her condition could have worsened from the agitation.

Eliana rushed

been detained,” Emelie replied.

into a chair. “Does that

Emelie nodded. “Maybe.”

fault! I knew Dad gets riled up easily but

There should be a way out,” Emelie said,

“How’s Mom?”

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

in to check on

her, Greta brightened with hope,

her back down “ll handle Dad’s

fell from Greta’s

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