"Alright. Let's transfer the patient to the custodial ward.” The doctor nodded and turned around to instruct the nurses to move the patient.
Francis and another police officer followed him behind.
Luke followed them too. However, unlike the doctors and nurses, who were in a hurry, or the police officers who were following behind them, he maintained some distance from them.
He held his phone and updated Jack about Leia's current situation, ensuring that the couple would not be too worried about her.
He had no idea if Jack would worry about Leia, but Queenie would certainly be concerned about her.
After Leia was brought to the hospital's designated custodial ward, Jack and Queenie hastily rushed over.
Luke had officially completed his task. He turned to look at Queenie. "Mom, please hand me her identification documents. We’ll need to handle the hospital admission procedures."
He had already informed them about Leia's situation through text, so it was only natural to complete the admission formalities.
The police would not be covering Leia's medical expenses even if she was in the custodial ward.
Queenie's face turned pale. She immediately nodded and took out Leia's identification documents and her bank card when she heard what he said. "Luke, please help with the payment when you handle the procedures."
She did not want to trouble Luke, but she had yet to recover her composure. She felt as though her feet were floating. She would have likely stumbled if it were not for Jack gently holding her by her side.
"I'll take care of it." Luke nodded and walked away to handle Leia's hospital admission.
The doors of the ward were pushed open once again. Francis came out when he heard that Jack and his wife had arrived at the hospital. He greeted Jack, "Mr. Norman, I apologize for having you come to the hospital at such a late hour. I'm Francis Brown, the police officer who’s in charge of this case. We spoke on the phone during the day."
"I know." Jack nodded, indicating that he had not forgotten Francis. Then, he asked, "What happened to her?"
"Ms. Norman tried to kill herself by hitting on a wall in the detention room. The doctors have treated her injuries, but she still needs to be hospitalized for observation.” Francis thought he was being asked about Leia's condition. Hence, he answered in detail.
"Has she confessed?" Jack was asking about this. Even though it was a question, he knew that Leia would not have easily admitted guilt.
She would definitely find a way to escape the accusation.
That was probably why she hit her head on the wall. It would buy her some time and evoke sympathy from Queenie at the same time.
She succeeded. Queenie was genuinely concerned for her.
Leia used to be someone who feared pain. She aspired to be a big star. However, she would always use a stunt actor for scenes that could potentially harm her. She would never do anything that would hurt herself.
She was delicate and sensitive to pain. However, she went as far as to do such a thing to avoid imprisonment.
Jack shot a glance at Queenie. He did not feel sorry for Leia. He only wanted her to take responsibility for what she had done.
"Not yet." Francis heaved a sigh and shook his head. Even with the rock-solid evidence, Leia remained silent. She denied any involvement in the case and claimed that the other party was slandering her.
There were recordings and evidence of money transfers, so the police did not believe what she said.
Therefore, they did not release her and kept her detained.
"Do whatever needs to be done without considering whose daughter she is. This matter has been dragging on for too long. It’ll benefit the foreigner. Let's not drag it out any longer," said Jack. A City’s judicial system was different from abroad.
Luke had told him about Matysh’s identity. Now, he believed that further delay would give Matysh's side an opportunity to let him escape imprisonment. Even though it was a done deal, Matysh's family held a special status in Russia. There was a possibility they might find a way if it was dragged on for too long.
How dare someone like Matysh target his beloved daughter? This matter was far from over. It could not be left like that!
"Yes. I've bailed Amur out. I'll be able to return to A City tomorrow," answered Luca.
A few doctors and nurses hurried past Luke at this very moment.
"The patient's condition doesn’t seem good. Call his family. He must be admitted to the ICU for treatment.”
"But the patient's family is reluctant to do so. They're worried about the high medical expenses."
"He’s on the brink of death. Do the medical expenses matter? Tell his family members that if he doesn’t enter the ICU, all the previous treatments will be in vain. All the expenses will go down the drain. Let's see if they want to hold onto that bit of money or save a life!"
The conversation between the doctor and the nurses grew more distant, but Luca could still hear clearly on the other end of the phone.
"Why are you at the hospital?" Luca's voice could not help but sound worried.
"Leia hit her head on the wall at the police station. I came to check on her," replied Luke.
Luca was stunned for a moment. Leia hit her head on the wall?
She was aware that Leia had been arrested, and now she learned that Leia hit her head on a wall. Luca could not see the extent of Leia's injuries, so she had to ask Luke, "What did the doctor say?"
"They're just superficial injuries at the moment. The doctors advised her to stay in the custodial ward for observation," Luke’s tone turned a little cold when he mentioned Leia.
He knew that Luca was only asking about Leia's condition because she was worried about Jack and Queenie.
"Is there any conclusive evidence to substantiate her situation?" Luca asked again.
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I stopped reading this story at chapter 2700, I got bored I just came back now and still no progress. I'll just come back when Luke rescues Naila....
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