Chapter 1154
Justin’s strong arm held Bella’s delicate waist, gazing at her with
affection and a smile.
Axel and Ralph led very hectic lives, seldom seen together. When they did show up as a pair, it meant that things were complicated.
Ralph let out a burp, his expression turning serious. “Shannon took a
urine test this afternoon, and it’s confirmed she used drugs. She insists it’s not drug abuse but merely using medication. She argued that she believed the injections were just regular beauty treatments provided by her plastic surgeon, Dr. Fairchild. She claims to have no
knowledge of this and believes she’s being set up.”
Bella was suddenly shocked.
The drugs given to Shannon were actually prepared by Simon, who had a wide knowledge of pharmacology. She trusted him completely in this aspect and never questioned his expertise.
However, she was shocked when he directly injected the drugs in her. Such a large dosage could be lethal!
Bella strongly defended Simon. “Ralph, this matter has nothing to do with Dr. Fairchild. Shannon must be desperate and trying to drag someone down with her in her final moments, throwing Dr. Fairchild under the bus.” Bella vigorously defended Simon.
“I know Simon, Bella. Dad has helped him, and he’s close to you,” Ralph said with a serious expression as the playful exchange between siblings disappeared from his eyes.
“But as a police officer, I have to remain impartial and follow the law.
I can’t misuse my position for personal reasons. Shannon claims
she’s being set up by Simon. Even if she’s not telling the truth, we still need to bring in Simon for questioning and follow protocol,” Ralph
added.
Bella lowered her long lashes, feeling somber and quiet.
Justin furrowed his brows slightly Naturally, he didn’t want to see any conflict between the siblings. He gently took Bella’s hand,
soothingly massaging her palm. “Hey Captain Ralph, we get it. Just
do what you think is right.”
The term “Captain Ralph” made Ralph feel some warmth toward
Justin. But Bella felt uneasy inside. She knew that Ralph was right, but she just felt bad for Dr. Fairchild. She didn’t want anyone else
around her to suffer because of her.
The vibe when the siblings were together was seldom this heavy.
Ralph’s heart felt heavy. Not wanting to linger under his little sister’s
gaze, he murmured, “I still have some things at the station I need t
deal with first, so I’ll head back.”
He then turned to Axel and continued softly, “Axel, please accompany Bella more. It’s rare that you both can spend time together.
Just as he was about to leave, Bella suddenly rose and threw herself
into Ralph’s arms, tightly embracing him. “Ralph, please don’t go! I
didn’t ask you to leave!”
Ralph opened his arms right away to hug her back, feeling emotional.
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