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.”

the door to the hospital

tablet in hand, likely video-calling

virtual hug and his endearing

during her hospital

of distress, Isaac approached her. “Let’s put the video

Daniel, ended the call, and looked

the police station about Isaac, somber and grave.

by the station,” Isaac replied, opening the thermos he’d brought. He poured a bowl of soup and pushed it towards her. “You’ve lost weight. We’ll have to fatten you up once

sipped the broth. “What did Joie say?”

ever

had anticipated as

“And the cops?”

this

was low and soothing; he didn’t want to tell Brittany that he had promised to

Brittany went

rested properly in days, lay down fully clothed beside her.

that needed daily changing,

raw wounds

already asleep.

caressing her cheek, and held her

Kari’s

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