Chapter 105
Chapter 105:
Standing nearby, Colton felt something heavy settle in his chest.
Once the doctor left, Colton took the seat beside her. “Kristine, marry me p>
Slowly, she turned her head. Her gaze was cold and unwavering as it settled on him. After a long stretch of silence, she finally spoke, her voice soft but laced with mockery. “What p>
“I want to marry you,” Colton repeated. “I will give you the wedding you deserve p>
A faint, bitter curve appeared on Kristine’s lips. “Is this how you plan to make up for almost forcing me to hand over my kidney to Elyse p>
“That is not it.” Colton shook his head firmly. “I do want to make things right, but more than that, I failed you for far too long. I ignored your feelings again and again. Kristine, give me one more chance p>
The smile she wore sharpened into open ridicule. “There is no need. The best thing you could ever do for me is let me go p>
Colton lowered his eyes. “I already told you. I will agree to anything except that p>
𝖱e𝘢d 𝘧𝗋𝘦е nоv𝗲𝗅𝘀 on ѕ.сo𝗺
Kristine closed her lips and refused to say another word. Tension deepened across Colton’s face.
At that moment, a knock sounded at the door.
Both of them turned. Bobby stood in the doorway, and Kristine immediately looked away.
Bobby met Colton’s eyes. “What is it?” Colton asked.
After glancing toward Kristine, Bobby hesitated before speaking. “It is about Dr. Walsh p>
“You can speak freely,” Colton said quietly.
“Got it.” Bobby opened his tablet. “The charge of deliberate bodily harm against Dr. Walsh has been confirmed. The court handed down a ten-year sentence. He will be transferred to the Orepa facility later today. Before being moved, he submitted one last request — he wants to see Miss Lloyd. Mr. Yates, should we arrange that meeting p>
Colton pressed his fingers against his temples. “Go ask Elyse what she wants p>
“Understood p>
“Hold on p>
Bobby had just turned away when Kristine stopped him. He paused and asked politely, “Ms. Green, did you need something p>
“You said Brent was sentenced to ten years. What exactly did he do to deserve that p>
Her unspoken question hung in the air. Why was he the only one punished? What about Elyse?
Bobby instinctively looked toward Colton. From the beginning, Colton had been clear: Kristine was never to learn the truth about the stabbing. Because of that, Bobby found himself unable to answer.
With a small gesture, Colton dismissed him.
Irritation surfaced on Kristine’s face. “He hasn’t answered me yet p>
“Focus on resting,” Colton said evenly. “Do not overthink things p>
Kristine held his gaze. His response was an obvious attempt to avoid the issue.
The entire disaster had started because Elyse had used that figurine to force her into signing the consent form. So why did Brent bear the full weight of the punishment while Elyse walked away untouched?
Suddenly, Kristine reached out and took Colton’s hand. “Colton, do you actually want to marry me p>