Winning Her Heart Back (Emelie and William) novel Chapter 616

"I refuse to accept this! This is unfair! Why isn't a murderer paying for his crimes? Is my son's life worthless to you all? You're all protecting the killer! You're all murderers!" Roman said as he broke free from his lawyer and family.

The bailiffs sensed danger and rushed over to restrain him, but Roman was closer to Ashley. He grabbed a chair and swung it at her without hesitation.

"I want you dead!" he yelled.

The trial had ended, and the audience was leaving. No one anticipated such a sudden outburst, and everyone was caught off guard.

Elias's eyes widened in horror.

"Ash!" he yelled while frantically pushing through the crowd.

Ashley was slow to react and turned just in time to see the chair coming at her.

Bang! Everything happened within three seconds.

The impact sent Ashley sprawling. She hit the ground hard, and her head struck the sharp edge of a step.

Elias felt his blood run cold. His vision turned achromatic, and time seemed to stop at that very moment.

People were rushing to Ashley while shouting in panic.

"Ms. Thornton! Ms. Thornton!" The bailiffs subdued Roman, but he continued to roar.

Elias's world turned dark as a frightening red began to seep in. It was Ashley's blood. She writhed on the ground in pain while clutching her abdomen.

Ashley was always strong, but now Elias heard her cry out. "It hurts... It hurts so much... Elias... Elias..."

Elias felt like his world was collapsing. With a surge of adrenaline, he snapped back to reality and rushed to her side.

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An ambulance sped to the hospital with its sirens blaring. Nurses rushed Ashley on a gurney into an emergency room.

"Family members, please wait outside!" The nurse closed the door, leaving Elias pale and covered in blood outside.