Independence

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 wasn’t sure whether it was because of shock by the footage or the slaps that Hansel dealt out mercilessly.

“I thought you were merely vain, shallow, and shortsighted,” Hansel said. “However, it turns out that you’re 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. I’m warning you, do not stir up trouble again, or else…”

Hansel narrowed his eyes and lowered his tone, “You’ll find out there are things in this world that are worse than death.”

Instinctively, Ingrid backed away. Overwhelmed by fear, she barely felt the burning pain on her cheeks.” Hans, I know I’ve done wrong…”

Hansel remained expressionless and silent.

Ingrid continued, “I will apologize to Mrs. Johnson personally. She can hit me or scold me, and I won’t say a word back! I’ll do anything as long as her anger dissipates.

Hansel still said nothing.

Panicked, Ingrid cried with tears and snot running down her face, “I didn’t do it on purpose. My pregnancy and the hormonal imbalance affected my emotions. That’s why I acted that way toward Mrs. Johnson…”

Hansel merely watched as she made excuses for her behavior, crying pitifully with tears rolling down her cheeks. “Are you done talking?” he asked.

Ingrid froze.

“Have you cried enough?”

“Hans…”

“Pack your things if you’re done talking and crying.”

“Wh… what?”

Hansel laughed coldly. “Did 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.”

“No! You can’t! You can’t do this to me!” Ingrid cried, shaking her head. The fear of being kicked out far outweighed the terror she felt earlier,

“No… I’m not leaving…”

Ingrid panicked before the security even arrived.

She lunged at Hansel hysterically. “No! Why are you making me leave? I won’t 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?” ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Hansel didn’t have time to dodge as Ingrid threw herself onto him. She went mad, flailing and hitting him with her fists. “Hansel, you heartless man! You betrayed me! I’m carrying your child, and yet you’re still thinking about your ex…

“I won’t leave! I’ll die here if I have to!”

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 couldn’t 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 away…

Ingrid’s legs trembled, and she nearly lost consciousness. “Oh, my baby… My baby!”

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!

“Where’s the family of the pregnant lady? The baby can’t be saved. She needs to undergo induced labor. Take the consent form to the family and have them sign the paper!”

The nurse appeared hesitant. “Well…”

The doctor, Diana Langley, shot her a sharp look. “What are you waiting for? Hurry up!”