The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 446 Somewhat Inconvenient

Lynn trusted Lysander’s words and hurriedly said. “Dr. Thorne is the victim. You can’t arrest her!”

“Don’t worry, we’re just taking Ms. Thorne back to take a statement and file a case,” the police reassured

her.

Lysander signaled Lynn to stay calm and added. “Okay, thank you for your hard work.”

Seeing Lysander’s exhausted and lightly dressed state, Lynn couldn’t help but worry. She quickly offered, “Wait a moment. I’ll go to the duty room and get a thick coat for Dr. Thorne. It’s too cold outside.”

Lynn quickly ran back to the duty room and brought her own coat,

As she draped the coat over Lysander, she whispered, “Dr. Thorne, do you need me to exaggerate your injuries a bit? I have a few colleagues in the forensic department.”

Lysander couldn’t help but laugh. “You should get back to your duties. The obstetrics and gynecology department can’t be without staff.”

In the police interrogation room, Lysander detailed everything from hearing the strange noises in the living room. When she got to the part where the thief tried to assault her, she became more concise.

“The scene was chaotic. I couldn’t breathe as he covered my mouth, and I was scared. I just grabbed whatever I could and hit him. By the time I came to, he was unconscious on the floor, and the glass beside him was shattered. I was afraid he’d die, so I called an ambulance.”

As she spoke, Lysander subconsciously clutched the front of her coat.

The female officer sympathetically handed her a cup of hot water. “Ms. Thorne, there’s no need to be afraid. You’re safe here.”

“Thank you.” Lysander took a sip from the cup, feeling the warmth spread through her. As she held the paper cup, her complexion improved significantly.

his colleagues at the hospital to check the situation. Finally, he said seriously, “Ms. Thorne, the suspect has been identified. He has a criminal record, though it’s mostly shoplifting in malls. This is his first home invasion, likely due to inexperience.

Good. It will make proving my case

he’ll be heavily sentenced this time. As a young woman living alone, it’s not uncommon to attract unwanted attention. When you

“I thought I was already very careful, and I heard the neighborhood was relatively safe. I didn’t expect this.”

leaving a pair of old men’s shoes at your door. Thieves tend to avoid

didn’t show it. She simply

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open skull wound, multiple rib fractures, and

things to turn out

really so?”

hitting his head during the

sharp. “Even if the head injury was caused by you, what about the fractures? Ms. Thorne, have you had any martial arts

too much could be problematic, she maintained silence on that issue, simply saying,

don’t doubt you,” the officer softened his tone, though suspicion lingered. “The suspect’s injuries are severe. If you have no martial arts training, it’s

“Don’t worry, his life is not in immediate danger. Whether your actions were justified self–defense will be determined by

He’s a friend. He fought the thief

her

friend should still be in the area, right? Can you call him to come and

He has a special status and can’t easily come to the police station. I’ll take full responsibility for the incident. I’m willing to cover the thief’s medical and any related

expenses.

head. “You’re the victim. It’s not your place

but I don’t want my friend’s life disrupted because of this. Please understand.”

police officer was about to persuade her further when a colleague entered, saying, “The victim’s friend