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CHAPTER 166: SHIFTING TIDES OF FATE
The faint sound of the nurse pushing the wheelchair echoed down the hospital corridor before slowly fading into the distance, leaving behind a crushing silence in Clara's heart.Every meter of distance stretching between herself and the ICU felt like a harsh confirmation of the reality she was forced to swallow whole: Samson had found a new center to his universe, and that center was no longer Clara.Inside her VIP hospital room, Clara asked the nurse to leave her alone.With great effort, she shifted her body to the edge of the bed, staring at her reflection in the glass window that mirrored the city's night sky."I should be happy he survived," she whispered, tears slipping past her lashes uncontrollably. "So why does it hurt so much knowing that I'm no longer the person he looks for when he opens his eyes?"Clara remembered vividly the times when Samson would willingly risk his life just to save hers. Yet when his own life hung by a thread, his desperate grasp was meant only for Ro
Chapter 165: A Silent Promise
"Lady Clara?" Bejo rose from his seat as Clara approached in a wheelchair, pushed by a nurse."I heard what happened to Samson. How could this happen, Jo? How is he doing now?" Clara asked, her voice laden with deep anxiety, her eyes swollen from crying.Bejo let out a heavy sigh before kneeling to bring himself level with Clara's wheelchair. "The surgery is finished, My Lady. The doctors managed to stop the bleeding and remove his damaged spleen. But..." Bejo trailed off, casting a brief glance at the glass wall of the ICU."But what, Bejo? Tell me!" Clara urged, her voice trembling as she fought back tears. Her fingers gripped the armrests of her wheelchair tightly."Samson hasn't regained consciousness," Itari cut in as she stepped forward, sparing Bejo, who looked too heartbroken to continue. "His heart rate dropped during surgery due to the strain from his previous injuries. The doctor said he is in a post-traumatic coma."The color drained from Clara's face. The tears she had be
Chapter 164: Fading Echoes
The surgical waiting room felt increasingly claustrophobic as time passed. The wall clock showed eleven at night, yet none of them had any intention of leaving.Rose sat on a plastic chair with her knees pulled up to her chest, her hands still clutching the hem of her blood-stained shirt. Every so often, she glanced toward the double doors marked:"OPERATING ROOM 1 — NO ENTRY"It was as if she were hoping someone would step out and deliver good news.Bejo paced back and forth in the hallway with a phone pressed to his ear. "Yes, Mr. Richard. His condition is critical. They said there's a splenic hemorrhage, and possibly involvement of a major blood vessel as well." He paused for a moment, listening. "Understood. I'll update you as soon as there's any progress."He ended the call and walked over to Itari, who was sitting beside Rose, massaging her own temples."What did Mr. Richard say?" Itari asked."He's on his way. Soraya has been secured in the interrogation room, but he said that
Chapter 163: Holding On
In the courthouse courtyard, Richard stood straight, watching the police vehicle that carried Soraya away. Bejo stood beside him, his jaw tight.“She said she wasn’t the only one,” Bejo muttered. “That means there’s someone else.”Richard rubbed his tired face. “I’ve already contacted the senior investigator. They’ll interrogate her tonight. I’ll have people find out who communicated with that woman before. Even if there are others behind her, I’m certain they’re part of Baskoro’s group that was already caught.”Itari, who had been silent until now, finally spoke in a hoarse voice. “Samson… he’ll be all right, won’t he? He just had surgery a few days ago because of the gunshot wound to his chest.”Richard didn’t answer right away. He only stared in the direction the ambulance had already gone.Bejo clenched his fists. “I’m going to the hospital now. Mrs. Itari, are you coming?”“I’m coming,” Itari replied without hesitation.Richard nodded. “I’ll follow after I make sure Soraya’s dete
CHAPTER 162: Blood and Vows
"Damn it!" Bejo rushed forward, grabbing Soraya and driving her to the ground, pinning both her arms tightly behind her back."Sam?!" Rose caught Samson's body as he began to slide downward, fresh blood soaking through his clothes and oozing continuously from his abdomen."Sam, hold on!" Rose burst into tears instantly, her hands trembling violently as she pressed against the bleeding wound on his stomach.Richard immediately dialed for an ambulance. At the same time, because the incident occurred within the court complex, nearby police officers and security guards rushed over to inspect the commotion."Oh my God, Samson!" Itari dropped to her knees beside Samson, whose head rested in Rose's lap."I'm fine, Rose," Samson stammered, cold sweat beginning to drench his forehead and temples."Don't close your eyes, Sam!" Rose pressed both her hands over his abdominal wound. Warm blood seeped between her fingers, trickling down her wrists and dripping onto the parking lot pavement."I'm...
CHAPTER 161: The Final Ambush
"Father?" Rose laughed mockingly, a cold sound that cut cleanly through the silence of the courtroom. "A father wouldn't steal his child's birthright, torture his wife, or attempt to murder his own flesh and blood for his own gain!"The atmosphere inside the courtroom reached a boiling point. Baskoro attempted to leap to his feet again, but two police officers immediately pinned his shoulders firmly to his chair."Defendant Baskoro! This is the final warning from the Bench! If you cannot maintain order, we will proceed with these proceedings in your absence!" the Presiding Judge thundered, striking his gavel heavily.Bang! Bang! Bang!Baskoro was left breathing heavily, his face flushed red with intense rage and humiliation in front of the media and gallery.On the other side, Emran didn't dare look at Rose. Her former fiancé kept his head bowed in utter frustration, fully aware that any resistance was completely futile.He knew his offenses were not as severe as Baskoro's. He was onl
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