Chapter: 1123

"Then we'll consult the doctor. Don't worry, I'll ensure... I'll do everything I can to minimize your discomfort."

Nikolas struggled to conceal his disappointment, yet Aimee noticed it all the same.

He had longed for this child for quite some time.

His efforts to keep her close were solely driven by his desire for this child.

Had his intentions been merely to marry her, such drastic measures would not have been necessary.

"Let's discuss this later. First, let's have breakfast."

Aimee had already endured so much, and Nikolas himself hadn't eaten anything.

As for the child, she needed more time to process her thoughts.

At the moment, her mind was cluttered, making it impossible to think clearly.

Meanwhile, Bethany's day at work had been physically draining.

When she finally reached West Legal Services, her voice was hoarse.

“Mr. Olson, I've arrived."

“Please, take a seat!"

Ephraim, who had been awaiting her arrival, handed her a stack of papers. "We've gathered the evidence and filed a criminal lawsuit with the court. We're now awaiting the opening of the case and the arrest of the suspects."

"Then... will there be many hurdles to getting the case opened?"

Bethany inquired cautiously, aware that one of the suspects was Jonathan's mother.

She had spent a considerable amount of time overseas and wielded significant influence.

"There will be obstacles, of course, but we're making progress! Miss Holt, don't worry. We will achieve the justice we deserve. You must have faith in the legal system."

"Okay."

Bethany carefully filed away the complaint.

Ephraim observed her for a moment before posing his question. "Miss Holt, I respect your position, but I must ask... are you certain you'll decline any form of settlement? Please, take your time to consider."

Asking was part of a lawyer's responsibilities, guided by years of observing that settlements often led to more concrete outcomes.

Stubbornness rarely served anyone well.

While justice sought retribution for wrongs, the harsh truth was that the dead could not be revived, and those left behind needed to find a way to move forward.