The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 529

"No matter how angry you are, you cannot assault people. The victim has had her injuries evaluated, and they classify as minor injuries," a male police officer scolded her, his brow furrowed. "If she chooses to press charges, you won't just be paying a fine. You'll be spending time in lockup."

"But Officer, she's the one who started it! If she hadn't ruined my daughter, I wouldn't have laid a hand on her. Any injuries she got, she deserved! Why should I have to pay her?" Julia panicked, screeching at the top of her lungs. "You can't lock me up! My daughter is in the hospital waiting for me to take care of her. That Seafood Chowder I bought for her ended up smeared all over that bitch! That was a waste of perfectly good food, and I still have to buy more..."

"Watch your mouth!" This time, Leon cut her off furiously before the officer could speak. "Who ruined your daughter? Your daughter brought that entirely on herself! Dr. Hayes was kidnapped because she was dragged into your daughter's mess! Your daughter tried to play smart and throw Dr. Hayes to the wolves, but it backfired on her. How is her current situation Dr. Hayes's fault? If you keep cursing at her, I don't mind making sure you pay a much steeper fine and spend a few extra days behind bars!"

"Who says my daughter brought it on herself?! She was ruined by this... by this person! I hit her and she deserved it!" Julia flared up like an enraged rooster, her eyes turning red with fury.

The officer intervened quickly, holding her down before she could lunge at me again.

I just sat there, staring coldly at Julia. Even though I had already applied burn ointment, my shoulder was still throbbing. The pain was a stark reminder of how much I had compromised myself in the past, leading everyone to view me as a pushover they could kick around whenever they pleased.

Why should I take it?

I quietly curled my fingers into fists and spoke with calm, unwavering resolve. "Officer Wyatt, this woman verbally assaulted me, physically attacked me, and caused minor injuries. I refuse any mediation. I want to press full charges."

"Exactly. Please penalize her to the fullest extent of the law," Leon echoed in agreement.

Officer Wyatt sighed and shot Julia a hard look. "You hear that? Alright then, on top of compensating Ms. Hayes for her medical expenses and lost wages, you'll be paying a five-hundred-dollar fine and serving a week in lockup."