“Lucian, Roxanne, are you two okay? Where’s Madilyn?” he asked. Lucian and Roxanne smiled when they saw how anxious he looked. “Why do you ask? Are you worried about her?” Roxanne teased him. Jonathan let out an awkward chuckle. “I’m guessing she’s all right, then. That’s good to know…”
“What are you doing standing around here? Go help her out in the emergency ward!” Lucian urged him impatiently.
Jonathan nodded and ran out of the director’s office as quickly as his legs could carry. Meanwhile, Coralie was staring wide-eyed at everything that was going on inside the hospital from the building across from it.
Roxanne was able to produce the medicine so quickly, and Madilyn is all right as well. Not only did they manage to avert the crisis at the hospital, but they also got the police to come arrest Christina! Thank goodness I didn’t leave immediately, or I would’ve been caught by Lucian!
Shawn had a conflicted look in his eyes as he stood behind her.
Coralie turned around to face her brother. Wearing a complex expression, she said sheepishly, “Thanks for rushing over and informing me in time, Shawn. Had you arrived half an hour late, I would’ve gone downstairs and got caught red-handed by Lucian!”
“Give it up, Coralie. Jonathan doesn’t have feelings for you. If you continue down this path, you’ll end up just like Christina!” Shawn said softly. Coralie fell silent when she heard that. There was a hint of reluctance in her eyes, but she knew that Shawn was right.
“But I really like Jonathan!” Coralie protested. “No, Coralie. This is not the same. Remember how you always wanted my toys when we were little? Well, this is no different. What you want is to prove your excellence and charm, but Jonathan is not a prize. Stop going down this path before it’s too late!” Shawn retorted coldly.
Coralie fell silent and went into deep thought after hearing that. Later that evening, the police called Lucian and gave him a detailed explanation of Christina’s situation.
Apparently, the psychiatrists at the hospital examined her after she woke up and confirmed that she was suffering from severe mental illness and required long-term treatment.
As for her criminal activities, the police would continue to collect evidence and prosecute her accordingly. However, she would not be given a sentence until she recovered from her mental illness.
The police even thanked Roxanne for warning them that Christina could be infected with the new bacteria. Otherwise, many more could end up being infected because of her.
“Mr. Farwell, she has started to develop symptoms of the new bacterial infection. I heard that Ms. Jarvis has already produced a drug that could cure those who are infected. Can Christina be given treatment as well?” the police officer asked politely.
Lucian shifted his gaze toward Roxanne as he explained the situation to her. “Give it to her. It wouldn’t be punishment enough if she were to die just like this,” Roxanne replied coldly.
The sky was drizzling outside the prison early in the morning. Roxanne and Lucian waited quietly in their Rolls-Royce until the large iron gate slowly opened.
Colby, still wearing his prison uniform, listened to the middle-aged prison warden’s advice. “Be a good person after you leave this place, and don’t make any more mistakes.”
He nodded, curling the corner of his lips into a relieved smile. “I will, Mr. Zagami. When I find a new job and earn money, I will definitely come back to visit you. Thank you for always helping me.”
“You’re most welcome. You don’t need to come back here anymore. It’s bad luck! Just get on with your life. Go on,” said the middle-aged prison warden with a faint smile. Colby assumed no one would be there to pick him up, so he didn’t pay any attention to the Rolls-Royce parked outside either.
An astonished expression spread across his face when he noticed Lucian showing up while holding Roxanne’s hand to help her get out of the vehicle.
“Colby, you’re finally out.” Lucian grinned slightly.
Initially, they thought they would have to wait a few more months before Colby was released. Unexpectedly, the latter’s sentence was reduced because of his good behavior in jail.
The expression in Roxanne’s eyes was calm and gentle. Having already forgotten past grievances, she nodded at Colby. “Hello, Mr. Galloway. Welcome back!”
Colby was utterly astounded, for he had never expected the couple to pick him up, let alone that Roxanne would give him a chance to return to the research institute. On the way, emotions churned within Colby as he watched the rapidly passing scenery outside the window. Lucian had originally planned a lavish lunch to celebrate Colby’s liberation.
However, Colby politely declined. “I’ve been eating plain and bland meals in prison, so it’s not suitable for me to suddenly consume a sumptuous meal after coming out. That can easily cause indigestion and pancreatitis, which can be life-threatening.”
Roxanne nodded in agreement, while Lucian smiled and didn’t insist. “Thank you for picking me up. I’ll report to the research institute tomorrow. Please send me to this address as I need to deliver a message for someone in the prison,” Colby piped up.
Lucian and Roxanne agreed. They also reminded him to change into a different outfit as soon as possible. After all, walking around the streets dressed in prison uniform would attract too much attention. After sending Colby off, the couple returned to their car.
“He really missed out, but since I’ve already booked the restaurant, let’s have our meal there ourselves.” Lucian’s suggestion immediately received Roxanne’s affirmation and support. Lucian and Roxanne finally decided to pick up the three kids at the entrance of the art academy after strolling around for an entire afternoon.
Amidst the bustling crowd after school, Archie and Benny held Estella’s hands on either side, ensuring their sister’s safety as they exited the school.
The three children were thrilled because their parents would pick them up from school that day. Upon spotting their parents from a distance away, they immediately quickened their pace.
“Slow down. Don’t run,” Roxanne hurriedly reminded them, as there were too many people around them. Lucian, on the other hand, moved swiftly and ran toward the children’s location. Just as he was about to reach them, several children suddenly emerged from beside Archie and Benny.
The kids had a clear target. As they approached, they reached out to push Archie and Benny, causing them to lose their balance and fall heavily to the ground. Before falling, Archie and Benny let go of their sister’s hand at the same time to prevent her from toppling over as well.
The boys grimaced in pain after hitting the ground. Their knees scraped against the cement floor, and blood came oozing out from the graze wound.
“Archie, Benny!” Estella cried out in fear. Instantaneously, Lucian’s pupils constricted, and his eyes gleamed with malicious coldness. He quickened his pace and strode over to his sons’ side.
Subsequently, he trained his eyes on the few children who were trying to escape at once. Colors drained from Roxanne’s face as she was frightened by the scene unfolding before her. She hastily jogged toward her children as well.
“Archie, Benny, are you okay? Does it hurt?” Lucian helped the two kids up, his eyes filled with concern as he looked at the blood trickling. down their knees. He was enveloped in an intense malevolent aura.
Estella also rushed over to check on her two brothers. When she noticed they were both injured and bleeding, her eyes immediately reddened, and tears threatened to fall.
“Lucian, don’t let those kids get away!” While running over, Roxanne felt rage boiling within her chest. Those children obviously harmed Archie and Benny on purpose. I clearly saw there were four of them. Four against two, not to mention launching a sneak attack. Those kids are simply evil to their cores!
Lucian kept his eyes glued on those four kids, and he noticed they were trying to take advantage of the crowd to flee.
As soon as Roxanne arrived, Lucian immediately sprang into action, quickly giving chase in the direction where the four children had gotten away. “Mommy, come and take a look at Archie and Benny!” Estella shouted helplessly.
Roxanne’s heart tightened. Upon reaching their side, she immediately crouched down to examine the boys’ injuries. Fortunately, the wounds weren’t severe. They merely suffered from scraped skin and minor bleeding. She quickly took out some wet wipes to clean the wounds.
“Does it hurt?” Roxanne carefully checked for any dust or small stones in the abrasions. “Mommy, don’t worry. It doesn’t hurt that much,” said Archie, hastily trying to comfort his mother.
Benny also comforted Estella, “Essie, we’re fine. We aren’t afraid of shedding a bit of blood because we’re tough guys!”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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