Chapter: 1492

Nichol scowled, irritation flaring in his voice. “If I take her to the hospital, they'll report it. Domestic violence. Even if I don't go to jail, they'll investigate me. Too much trouble."

The doctor chuckled dryly. "Worried, huh? Let me give you some advice -you should calm down a bit, Even in marriage, domestic violence can escalate into a bigger issue. If she's seriously injured, she could use it to blackmail you."

Nichol sneered, his voice dripping with disdain, “Blackmail me? Really? If we divorce, she'll owe me everything I've given her. The house, the gifts-and let's not forget the money I spent on her father's kidney transplant. Can she afford to pay me back?"

The doctor nodded, a thin smile tugging at his lips. "You're right. After all, they owe you a lot. When they take your money, they should expect to pay the price, sooner or later. So, what was it this time? What made you hit her?"

Nichol's jaw tightened as the memory of that overheard conversation resurfaced, the words replaying in his mind like poison. Frustration burned through him. The guy's name was Pierre, wasn't it? He would make sure this Pierre guy regretted ever having contacted Talia.