Chapter 825

Isaac stepped out of the police station after an hour.

Nathan was waiting outside.

“Mr. Salter,” Nathan approached. “As per your earlier instructions, the lawyer is in place…”

“Get a hold of lawyer Jolin,” Isaac cut Nathan off. “I want her to take Joie’s case.”

Nathan choked on his words, a second later doubting his own hearing. “Mr. Salter, are you saying you want to defend Ms. Joie?”

If that was indeed the case, how would he explain it to Ms. Dustin?

“Just do as I say.” Isaac opened the car door. “Handle this with care, and keep it from her.”

Nathan paused for a moment, realizing that ‘her’ meant Brittany.

“Understood.”

On the way back to the hospital, Isaac stopped to pick up some of Brittany’s favorite treats.

Nathan watched as Isaac entered the hospital, then reached out to Jolin. “Jolin, Mr. Salter would like you to represent Ms. Joie.”

open the door to the hospital

bed, tablet in hand, likely video-calling Daniel.

hug and his endearing ‘Mom’

during her hospital

her. “Let’s put the video call on hold and get some

to Daniel, ended the call, and looked towards Isaac.

aura of the police

had to stop by the station,” Isaac replied, opening the thermos he’d brought. He poured a bowl of soup and pushed it towards her. “You’ve

and sipped the broth. “What did

denying ever live-streaming.”

anticipated as much,

“And the cops?”

I’ll sort this out for you.”

he didn’t want to tell Brittany that he had

finishing her soup, Brittany

properly in days, lay down fully clothed

cheek, beneath the thin gauze that needed daily changing, was healing better

almost visualize the raw wounds beneath the bandage.

already asleep.

her close, dozing off into à deep,

she was greeted by Kari’s indignant face.

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