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Chapter 333:
Entering Collen’s room, they found him just stirring awake.
At the sight of Amelia and Wyatt, Collen tried to sit up, only to wince as pain shot through his injured body.
“Easy, don’t move!” Amelia urged, her voice laced with concern.
From Zainab, Amelia had learned the extent of Collen’s injuries, her heart heavy but hopeful as she stood by his bedside.
A savage blow from Leopard had shattered two of Collen’s ribs, the jagged fragments piercing his lung. Had Wyatt and his team not swooped in to rush him to Kretol City Hospital in time, Collen’s life might have been at risk.
“Collen, I can’t thank you enough for everything,” Amelia said, her voice warm with gratitude.
Collen, flustered by Amelia’s heartfelt words, lowered his head. “Please, Mrs. Stewart, you don’t have to thank me. You helped me before, and honestly, I didn’t do much this time p>
𝘉е 𝗽ar𝘁 о𝖿 𝘰u𝘳 𝖼o𝗆m𝗎ոі𝘵𝗒 𝗈n 𝗀alnо𝗏е𝗹ѕ.𝘤𝗈𝗺
His thoughts drifted to how Amelia had protected him, bravely going with Monkey and Leopard to protect him. A wave of guilt washed over him. He couldn’t help but wonder: would Amelia have had a chance to escape if he hadn’t followed the van?
Catching the shadow that crossed Collen’s face, Amelia saw through his thoughts. “Don’t say that,” she said gently. “If you hadn’t told Wyatt and his team the right direction, I might not be standing here now p>
Zainab, who had come to the hospital right after finding Collen, was still in the dark about the full scope of the ordeal.
Hearing Amelia’s words, she furrowed her brow with worry. “How could those thugs be so brazen? Mrs. Stewart, should we call the police p>
“No need for that,” Wyatt interjected firmly. “I’ll settle this score with Colton myself p>
Zainab’s eyes widened in shock. “Colton was behind this again?” she gasped, disbelief lacing her voice.
Amelia gave a solemn nod, and Zainab’s anger flared. “That man is pure poison! He had almost driven Collen to jump off a building once, and now he’s doing something this evil again p>
“Zainab, I promise you, Colton will answer for his crimes,” Wyatt assured her, his tone steady and resolute. “But for now, I need you and Collen to be patient p>
Amelia’s visit to the hospital wasn’t just to check on Collen’s recovery; it was also to discuss plans concerning the Mills family.
Going to the police would only let Colton slither out of trouble, pinning the blame on some lackeys. So, Amelia and Wyatt planned to set a careful trap, biding their time to ensnare Colton and his cronies when the moment was right.
Zainab understood that confronting Colton alone was a battle she and Collen could never win. Heartened by Amelia’s calculated plan, she nodded firmly. “Mrs. Stewart, don’t worry. Collen and I won’t do anything reckless; we’ll wait for you to deal with Colton and his people p>
At that moment, Wyatt handed Collen a document. Noticing Collen’s confused look, Wyatt softened his tone as he said, “Just a small gesture of gratitude p>
Collen shook his head instinctively. “I can’t take this. I p>
“Hold off on saying no,” Amelia interjected with a gentle smile, her eyes twinkling with encouragement. “Take a look first, then decide if it’s something you would like to accept p>
The gift was the result of a late-night discussion between Amelia and Wyatt.
Initially, Wyatt had planned to offer Collen a check, a straightforward reward. But Amelia, who had come to know Collen’s quiet pride through their interactions, knew he would likely turn it down, perhaps even take offense. So Wyatt had pivoted to something more meaningful — a donation agreement. The Stewart Group would provide regular support to the local orphanage: clothing, books, and food.
Collen’s eyes scanned the document, and he hesitated, his voice barely above a whisper. “Isn’t this… a bit too much p>