Chapter 8

Felix’s eyes were red-rimmed, and he spoke with a feigned air of understanding:

“Vicki, just let it go! Let’s just say I accidentally hurt him! I’m fine…”

Hearing these words of wronged self-sacrifice from the man she loved, Vicki grew even more furious.

She turned to Felix, her eyes filled with heartache:

“Felix, you’re just too kind. He treated you like this, and you’re still defending him.”

Then, she glared at me again, her voice sharp:

“Liam, did you hear that? Felix is being so considerate towards you. Why aren’t you apologizing right now?!”

I took a deep breath, trying hard to compose myself.

I knew that if I didn’t comply with Vicki now, the situation would only worsen.

“Alright, I apologize.”

I turned to Felix, my voice low and strained.

“I was out of line. I’m sorry!”

Felix nodded in satisfaction, a false smile on his face:

“It’s okay, Mr. Liam. I believe you didn’t mean it. It’s just childishness to come up with such a plan. It’s fine.”

As he spoke, a flicker of mockery danced in his eyes.

Vicki snorted coldly, giving me a dismissive glance:

“Hmph, at least you’re sensible.”

She hooked her arm through Felix’s and was about to leave.

I watched their retreating backs, my body trembling slightly from the pain.

Two more days. Just get through these two days.

Then I could finally be free from all of this and return to my own world.

To see my beloved wife and child, whom I yearned for day and night!

After getting my wounds simply treated by a doctor, I found a corner and quietly waited for this farcical gala to end.

The next morning, I slowly woke up in the dark.

My head throbbed, and every inch of my body screamed in pain.

Instinctively, I raised a hand to rub my aching head, but accidentally tugged at a wound, making me gasp in pain.

“Liam, you’re awake!”

Vicki’s voice reached me, lacking its usual sharpness, instead carrying a hint of urgency.

I slowly opened my eyes, and Vicki’s anxious face came into view.

I struggled to prop myself up, frowning as I asked:

“What’s wrong?”

Vicki was silent for a moment, as if recalling my years of sacrifice.

A flicker of reluctance crossed her eyes, quickly replaced by resolve. She spoke rapidly:

“Felix drank too much last night, hit someone on the way home, and was so scared he just left the scene. Now the injured person is in a coma. Liam, can you take the fall for Felix?”

“What?!”