All Chapters of The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce: Chapter 761
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Following Captain Christopher’s instruction, a policewoman came over and played the footage for Fiona.Fiona and Heidi leaned in to watch. The longer they looked, the grimmer their expressions became.Hearing the voices from the laptop, Maria Long shrank into herself, a flicker of fear crossing her eyes.Minute by minute, time slipped by. After more than ten minutes, Fiona exhaled, weariness etched across her features.“I’ve seen enough,” she said quietly.The officer stopped the video.“Fiona, Fiona—you have to save me,” Maria sobbed. “I can’t spend the rest of my life in prison. Please, I’m begging you.”“Mom, you’re my mother. No matter what, that will never change. As your daughter, I want to help you. But you left yourself no way out—none at all. How am I supposed to save you?” Fiona said with a helpless, strained smile.“Mom, I’ve told you time and again—rein in your temper, don’t go to extremes. Now look where we are. How are we supposed to help?” Heidi added, her voice tight w
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“Fiona, Fiona, I don’t want to go to prison—least of all to die,” Maria Long persisted, still refusing to accept reality.“You don’t want to die—does that girl?” Fiona replied, weary resignation edging her voice. “You’re my mother, but saying something like that is too much, isn’t it? In your eyes, is your life the only one that matters?”“Dad, Mom, just wait here for news. We’ll keep you informed,” Heidi said at last. It was all she could manage.“Let’s go,” Fiona said, taking Heidi by the hand. After a few steps, she turned back to Stephen Cooper. “Dad—take care of yourself.”“Do what you can. I’ll accept whatever comes,” Stephen murmured, lifting his eyes, sorrow swimming in them.“I’ll do my best,” Fiona said with a small nod, then led Heidi away.“You’ll stay here tonight,” Captain Christopher added. “Tomorrow you’ll be transferred to the detention center. And stop daydreaming—this is serious. No one can save you.”Maria Long’s face crumpled into utter despair.“Useless old man—w
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Faced with Joseph’s question, Heidi fell silent for a moment.“I’m torn—truly conflicted. I don’t even know if I should be telling you any of this.”She still couldn’t bring herself to say it.“What’s there to hide, silly girl? Since when have we kept things from each other?”Joseph let out a dry, amused chuckle.“All right.”“Here’s what happened.”Taking heart from Joseph’s words, Heidi recounted the mess involving her parents from start to finish. Joseph listened with unfeigned seriousness.When she was done, he could only manage a wry smile.“She brought this on herself. Who could possibly help her now?”“Your father might face something lighter. But your mother—she’s looking at at least ten years, if not more.”“And if that child hadn’t survived, or is left with permanent disability or complications, her sentence would only grow harsher.”Joseph spoke with a weary shake of the head.“That’s exactly what Captain Christopher at the Nova City Police Department said.”“Brother-in-law
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“Grandfather, that’s not what I meant,” Fiona said, shaking her head lightly.“Then what is it you want me to do?” old Mr. Cooper asked.“Leaving aside the gravity of their crimes, there’s no lawful way to get them out,” she replied evenly. “And even if there were, there’d be no need for you to intervene—because they’re simply not worth it.”“If you already know that, why bring it to me at all?” he pressed.“I only think you and Grandmother have a right to know,” Fiona answered plainly. “You are, after all, my father’s parents.”“They’re both old enough to be responsible for their own actions,” old Miss Cooper said at last. “It’s not that your grandfather and I are heartless—we’re powerless. We can’t spend our lives cleaning up after them, enabling them to run wild.”“I understand, Grandmother,” Fiona replied softly. “I don’t blame you. In truth, I feel the same.”“You can hire the best attorneys and argue the case on its merits—that’s one of the few things we can still do,” old Mr. C
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“He said that if there’s a need, he’ll step in,” Heidi reported. “But not to help our parents—he just can’t stand the thought of that girl losing her life.”“He said he’s a doctor, and saving lives is his duty.”Fiona paused, a quiet sigh escaping her. “Mr. Wilson’s breadth of mind is far beyond mine.”“It’s not about comparison,” Heidi said, eating as she spoke. “He’s always been that way—unfussy about the small things, and generous in scope.”“I never noticed before,” Fiona said with a rueful smile.“Not noticing then doesn’t matter, noticing now is enough. Either way, keeping that girl alive is a kindness—it builds merit, whether or not it lightens our parents’ sentence,” Heidi said with easy indifference.“I’ll call the station tomorrow and ask about her condition. If there’s a need, we’ll consider asking Mr. Wilson to help,” Fiona said.“Let’s just rest tonight,” Heidi told her. “Things are what they are; fretting won’t change them.”Fiona only nodded.By noon the next day, Charl
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“What is it?” Charles Martin asked.“Since the girl is involved in a criminal case, our hospital has to cooperate with the police,” the attending physician said, precise and formal. “We’ve already submitted a written report on her condition to the department. I wanted you to be aware, to avoid any misunderstanding.”“I understand. That’s reasonable,” Charles replied with a nod. “As for treatment, I need time to consider. Once I’ve decided, I’ll let you know.”After a brief exchange, Charles left the office.Not long after, he received word that Peggy had been moved out of the ICU. When he reached her room, she was still unconscious. According to the nurse on duty, she wouldn’t be waking soon—her body was too weak.Charles sat quietly by the bed. With nothing else to do, he turned the treatment options over and over in his mind.Nova City, the Cooper family residence.Fiona hadn’t gone to work that day; Heidi was home as well. Fiona was on the phone in the living room.“Thank you, Capt
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“I don’t have a quarrel with the patient,” Joseph said with a faint smile. “Your cousin is a victim, isn’t she?”Charles Martin fell silent. In that instant, he felt small for having asked what he did.“You’re right,” he said at last. “In vision and breadth, I’m not your equal. You’re the better physician. You truly honor what it means to be a doctor.”“Let’s skip the niceties,” Joseph replied. “Tell me about the girl’s condition. Until I understand it, I can’t gauge my chances.”“There’s both fracture and dislocation within the joint,” Charles said gravely. “But the dislocation isn’t at the fracture site. The break itself hasn’t shifted; other structures within the joint have. If we force surgery now, she’ll be left with a permanent disability.”“Do you have the films? I’d like to see them,” Joseph asked.“I do. I’ll send them to you on Facebook—I took photos,” Charles said quickly.“Send them there,” Joseph replied, and they ended the call.A friend request came through almost immed
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“So yes—it’s a fanciful idea. Theoretically sound, but practically next to impossible,” Joseph said with a nod.“And you still want to wade into it?” Mason Alvarez countered.“I’ll take a look and do what I can,” Joseph replied.“All right. If you need help, say the word,” Mason murmured, then lay back with her head pillowed on Joseph’s thigh, perfectly at ease. She peeled another grape and offered it to him. He felt a touch awkward, but in the end he didn’t refuse her.Time slipped by, and when Joseph saw it was nearly time, he headed out.By the time he pulled up at Nova First Hospital, Heidi and Fiona had not yet arrived. He was about to wait in the car when Fiona’s vehicle turned in.“Brother-in-law, you’re fast,” Heidi said as she hopped out, instinctively looping her arm through his. Fiona was used to it; Heidi had always been unusually close to Joseph, though Fiona had never understood why.“Mr. Wilson, my apologies,” Fiona said as she approached. “Traffic was heavy. I hope you
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“I’m not entirely sure, but if anyone can bring your idea to life, it has to be Professor Wilson,” Charles Martin said with a wry smile.At this point, he had to admit Joseph far outstripped him.“I can only say I’ll try. I still need to assess the patient’s overall condition. I just met her, and now I’d like to review the chart, diagnostic results, and imaging.”Joseph’s tone was cautious.“That’s no problem. As Peggy’s attending, I’m familiar with her case in detail.”“Let me walk you through it.”“Here are the scans. Take a look. And these are the diagnostic summaries.”“Professor Wilson, if you feel it’s not enough, I can convene our hospital’s specialists for another round of consultation and discussion.”“You’re more than welcome to join.”Forrest spoke with unfeigned enthusiasm.“If we can discuss it together, all the better,” Joseph replied with a smile.“Then it’s settled. I’ll call in the specialists now and we’ll hold a joint consult.”Forrest was a man of action.“Dr. Forr
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“Professor Wilson, it seems everyone has great confidence in your skill,” Forrest remarked, moved. “I’ve always felt that the happiest moment for a physician is when patients acknowledge your work. To ease their suffering and earn their trust—that’s the highest praise a doctor can receive.”“I’m only doing what I can,” Joseph replied with humility.Before long, the three of them took the elevator to the seventh floor and headed for the conference room. By then, the consulting specialists had begun to arrive one after another.“Professor Wilson, a pleasure indeed. You’re even younger than you appear on your streams,” said a man in a white coat with graying hair as he approached. He looked to be in his fifties—vital, robust, still in his prime.“This is Dr. Lorraine, our head of Orthopedics at Nova First Hospital—Director Lorraine, a seasoned expert in the field,” Forrest said quickly, making introductions.“An honor, Director Lorraine,” Joseph said, offering his hand.“Never thought I’