Chapter 0061
Chapter 0061
“You’re quite something, aren’t you?” I looked up at Nicholas, my smile faint. “Are you protecting me, or are you just protecting the Hawk family’s reputation?”
“Does it matter?” he replied, his tone one of unquestionable authority. “Dirty linen should not be washed in public.”
“Fine. I’ll apologize.” As I spoke, I caught a glimpse of Claudia’s triumphant smile.
Initially, I had thought it was all just an unfortunate coincidence–a chance encounter with an antisocial vagrant who hated the rich, and we just happened to get out of a luxury car.
But now, seeing the look on Claudia’s face, I realized things were not as simple as they seemed.
Step by step, I walked toward her. She probably thought I was afraid. So when I pressed on the wound on her arm and dragged her off the hospital bed onto the floor, the expression on her face was priceless.
She collapsed to the ground and gasped for breath, in too much pain to even make a sound. Seeing her like this, I finally felt a bit of relief.
“Didn’t you
all say I deliberately hurt her? If I don’t do something, how else would I deserve the blame you’re placing on me?”
I looked at Claudia on the floor, my words laced with a clear warning. This is what your precious Nick told me. If you want to keep something secret, don’t do it.”
With that, I walked to the door, opened it, and looked toward Nicholas‘ parents, who were discussing something with Chief Jefferson outside.
It was at this moment that I finally spoke about my impending divorce with Nicholas.
“Frances and Daniel, I’m sorry. You don’t need to help me anymore. My relationship with Nicholas is over, but I’ll always see you two as my parents.”
I bowed deeply to them before turning to Chief Jefferson and said, “Sorry to keep you waiting!”
Behind me, the ward erupted into chaos. Claudia’s cries mixed with Frances‘ panicked shouts.
“Let’s go,” I said to Chief Jefferson with a smile.
“Oh, so this is how a criminal case turns into a civil dispute, huh? Chief Jefferson, don’t go easy on this because of Nicholas. This isn’t about the Hawk family pursuing it anymore. Now, it’s about me pursuing it!”
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