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Chapter 1216 To Tell or Not to Tell
After a while, the police came to the scene of the crime. When they noticed that Alex was
also injured, they didn't immediately assume that Alex had given Damian a one-sided
beatdown. Instead, they immediately classified the case as a brawl between the two.
Later, Alex relayed to the police how that mysterious woman killed Damian and how he
chased after her.
The police eventually concluded that Alex and Damian were indeed harmed by the same
assassination weapon when they checked the wounds on their necks. After that, they
retrieved the surveillance camera's footage and confirmed that Alex did fight the said
woman. Hence, they finished recording Alex's statement in no time, eliminated him as a
suspect, and simply requested him not to leave Mastar for the time being and cooperate
with the authorities to catch the real murderer.
Sure enough, Alex also directed the lead to the upper-level management of the casino.
Now that they had a woman behaving like an assassin and the darts as weapons, which is
the most convincing evidence, the police will definitely apply for a warrant to search the
casino.
After Peter saw the police off, he looked at Alex and asked, "So, can we go to the hospital
now?"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlex smiled. Indeed, I have to get my wound treated. Otherwise, Jewel will definitely be
worried if she sees my injury. However, an overwhelming sense of self-blame, remorse,
and hysteria engulfed him as soon as Alex thought of Jewel. As a result, he remained silent
and down throughout the journey to the hospital.
When Peter sensed Alex was in a bad mood, he asked, "What's wrong?"
Since Alex didn't know how to explain this convoluted mess to Peter, he simply replied
vaguely, "I have just found out something from Damian. I feel that I am greatly indebted
to my girlfriend."
Even though Peter did not fully understand what Alex meant, he still comforted him, "Well,
not everything Damian said might be true. So, take it with a pinch of salt. Make it up to
your girlfriend if you feel you wronged her."
Alex simply hummed in response.
The two arrived at the hospital, and the doctor wrapped Alex's wounds in a bandage.
According to the doctor, the injury on Alex's neck is merely a flesh wound and nothing
serious. As for the stab wound on his waist, the doctor advised Alex to be hospitalized for
two days to monitor the condition. Unfortunately, as Alex's mind was utterly preoccupied
with Jewel, he couldn't possibly agree to the doctor's suggestion. Thus, he dismissed the
doctor's advice without a single shred of hesitation. To his surprise, as soon as he got into
the car with Peter, he received a call from Jewel.
As expected… Alex couldn't help but curl the corner of his mouth into a slight smile when
he saw the call. He swiped the answer button on the screen, and Jewel's voice
immediately sounded, "Why aren't you back yet?"
Frankly, because Jewel's voice had just recovered, it sounded slightly hoarse and wasn't so
pleasing to the ears when she talked. However, Alex didn't dislike it at all. He thought her
voice sounded melodious. Alex didn't even notice that he had softened his tone as he
replied, "You're probably anxious from waiting for me, right? I'm fine. I'm heading home
now."
"Okay. I shall wait for you, then. You haven't eaten yet, right? What do you want to eat? I'll
make it for you," said Jewel.
"It's okay. I'll just have a bite of the leftovers at home," Alex declined.
Alas, Jewel grumbled with displeasure upon hearing that, "No, no. I can't allow that. Drive
home safely while I cook some food for you." After that, she hung up the phone.
Peter noticed his change of mood as he smiled and asked, "Your girlfriend?"
Alex's eyes beamed with genuine happiness as he nodded at Peter with a smile. "Yeah."
"It looks like you love her a lot."
Alex didn't deny it either. "She has suffered a lot for my sake." Alex, once again, felt down
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmin the dumps at the mention of this matter. How should I tell Jewel that my mom was the
mastermind behind every single incident that happened to her? Should I just lie to her?
Then again, I would be unworthy of Jewel's kindness and wholehearted trust if I did so. But
if I tell Jewel the truth—she will undoubtedly break up with me. Although Damian was
responsible for her mother's death, her mother wouldn't have died if Mom hadn't insisted
on driving Jewel out of the country. Jewel loves her mother dearly, so she will never forgive
Mom, let alone be together with me. Alex closed his eyes in anguish. Even though it hurt,
he concluded that he would keep his lips sealed regarding this matter and never tell Jewel.
Once they arrived at the clinic, he got out of the car and said to Peter slightly
apologetically, "It seems that I have to treat you to a nice meal some other time."
Peter smiled and said jovially, "Bring your girlfriend. I want to meet this woman who has
made you fall head over heels for her."
"Sure," Alex responded with a smile.
Alex only entered the clinic's backyard after he watched Peter's car drive away.
The light in the living room was still on, and only Jewel sat alone on the sofa, looking out
anxiously. She is anticipating my return! Even though such a realization made Alex feel
happy and warm, his eyes welled up with tears as he tasted an inexplicably bitter tang on
his tongue. Just how many lifetimes of love do I have to shower Jewel to be worthy of such
a wonderful girl like her?
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