Chapter 0310
Surveillance footage showing Ingrid sneaking into the study and switching the two documents was playing onscreen.
In addition, there was footage of her bossing Evelyn around and attacking her verbally.
Stunned, Ingrid was caught off guard. She wasnโt sure whether it was shock from the footage or the slaps that Hansel dealt out mercilessly.
โI thought you were merely vain, shallow, and shortsighted,โ Hansel said. โHowever, it turns out that youโre a compulsive liar, mean-spirited, and a troublemaker. You tried to drive a wedge between me and my mother."
"I slapped you to make you realize your place and to put an end to your delusions. Iโm warning you, do not stir up trouble again, or elseโฆโ Hansel narrowed his eyes and lowered his tone, โYouโll find out there are things in this world that are worse than death.โ
Instinctively, Ingrid backed away. Overwhelmed by fear, she barely felt the burning pain on her cheeks. โHans, I know Iโve done wrongโฆโ
Hansel remained expressionless and silent.
Ingrid continued, โI will apologize to Mrs. Johnson personally. She can hit me or scold me, and I wonโt say a word back! Iโll do anything as long as her anger dissipates."
Hansel still said nothing.
Panicked, Ingrid cried, tears and snot running down her face. โI didnโt do it on purpose. My pregnancy and the hormonal imbalance affected my emotions. Thatโs why I acted that way toward Mrs. Johnsonโฆโ
Hansel merely watched as she made excuses for her behavior, crying pitifully, tears rolling down her cheeks. โAre you done talking?โ he asked.
Ingrid froze.
โHave you cried enough?โ
โHansโฆโ
โPack your things if youโre done talking and crying.โ
โWhโฆ what?โ
Hansel laughed coldly. โDid you think I was joking when I told you to get out the other day? The fact I let you stay for more than half a month was already more than generous.โ
โNo! You canโt! You canโt do this to me!โ Ingrid cried, shaking her head. The fear of being kicked out far outweighed the terror she felt earlier.
โNoโฆ Iโm not leavingโฆโ
Ingrid panicked before the security even arrived.
She lunged at Hansel hysterically. โNo! Why are you making me leave? I wonโt go! Your mother cares so much about the baby in my belly. How are you going to explain it to her if you kick me out?โ
Hansel didnโt have time to dodge as Ingrid threw herself onto him. She went mad, flailing and hitting him with her fists. โHansel, you heartless man! You betrayed me! Iโm carrying your child, and yet youโre still thinking about your exโฆ
โI wonโt leave! Iโll die here if I have to!โ
Ingrid seemed to have lost her mind. She shouted and screamed, refusing to listen to reason. Hansel pushed her away, feeling annoyed.
Ingrid stumbled backward and hit her back against the wall with a loud thud. But it was as if she had gone completely insane. After steadying herself, she charged recklessly toward Hansel once more.
This time, Hansel was prepared. He sidestepped and dodged her attack.
Ingrid couldnโt stop in time and slammed straight into the edge of the office desk. Her face went pale, and her body stiffened. She felt a warm gush of liquid between her legs.
Sensing what had happened, she slowly looked down. Bright red blood was trickling down her legs and dripping onto the floor, drop by drop. The bright red color was glaringly vivid.
At that moment, she felt as if something important was being torn away from her, slipping farther and farther awayโฆ
Ingridโs legs trembled, and she nearly lost consciousness. โOh, my babyโฆ My baby!โ
Her piercing scream shattered the stillness of the night.
Hansel sent Ingrid to the hospital and left without looking back.
After all, she had come to the hospital countless times. When had it ever been anything serious? It was just another one of her schemes.
He wanted to see how long she would keep playing this card!
โWhereโs the family of the pregnant lady? The baby canโt be saved. She needs to undergo induced labor. Take the consent form to the family and have them sign the paper!โ
The nurse appeared hesitant. โWellโฆโ
The doctor, Diana Langley, shot her a sharp look. โWhat are you waiting for? Hurry up!โ