Chapter 495

Bryce was about to tell the truth when he stopped himself.

"It's Abelin Gabelman, Zorro Gabelman's son."

That sounded like someone unimportant. Arthur closed his eyes and said nothing more.

He was sent to the emergency care unit to have his wounds treated.

He was stabbed thrice in the abdomen. They were about two to three inches deep. It was clear that Merope really hated Arthur.

It was fortunate that she hadn't punctured any vital organs and that the wounds weren't that thick. He could be stitched back together.

After the surgery was done, Arthur was wheeled into the hospital ward.

They put him on an IV drip.

The anesthetic was slowly wearing off. It began to hurt uncontrollably.

Arthur lay in bed, his face contorted in pain.

Bryce stood next to him, his phone in his hands. "Do you want to file a police report?"

Arthur shook his head slightly. "Forget it."

Bryce raised his eyes mockingly. "And what could be the reason for your generosity?"

Arthur said through gritted tee