His Regret Arrived Three Days Late novel Chapter 116

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A sardonic smile touched Conrad's lips, but it slowly froze. "Annika, when I find him, I'm going to kill you."

He turned to leave, but Annika’s voice stopped him. "Conrad, we're already divorced. Now, the baby is gone too. From now on, let's make a clean break. You go your way, and I'll go mine."

Annika’s softly spoken words landed like a boulder on Conrad's chest, crushing the air from his lungs. He stumbled back a step, nearly falling.

He turned his head slowly, his face as cold as ice, his gaze as sharp as a sword. "Annika," he said, "do you really think you're that irreplaceable to me?"

"I know my place. So, Mr. Beryl, I'm asking you to please stop disturbing my life from now on." Her eyes were devoid of any warmth, and her tone was so indifferent it was chilling.

Conrad gave her one last, deep look before turning and striding out of the room. Blinded by rage, he collided with Tyler, who was carrying a thermos.

Tyler didn't seem surprised to see him, as if he had expected this. He glanced at Conrad and tried to step past him into the hospital room, but as they brushed shoulders, Conrad’s fist flew without hesitation, connecting squarely with his face.

Caught off guard, Tyler was sent sprawling, his forehead hitting the corner of the wall. He reached up and his fingertips came away slick with blood. He pressed his tongue against the inside of his cheek and let out a soft, humorless chuckle before launching himself at Conrad, fists flying recklessly.

Neither man was a pushover, and before long, both were bruised and bloodied. But Tyler was the weaker of the two and was soon beaten to the ground by Conrad's vicious blows. Conrad’s hand closed around Tyler’s throat, and a sickening crack echoed in the hall. Pain exploded behind Tyler’s eyes, and though he wanted to fight back, he had no strength left. After a flurry of brutal hits, Tyler was left gasping and battered.

Hearing the commotion, Annika tried to get out of bed, but Lana, who had just returned with hot water, stopped her. "Annika, you just gave birth! You need to stay in bed."