Chapter 1792

Thelma noticed Charles' sudden seriousness and realized what he was about to say must be important. She nodded immediately. "Go ahead." "Don't worry about me anymore. Just trust the doctors and focus on getting better," Charles said earnestly. He was genuinely afraid that she would overthink and blame herself. Didn't she realize she was the most innocent victim in this whole situation? Thelma's eyes reddened at his words. "Charles… I…" "Don't be afraid. From now on, I'll always be here for you," Charles promised in a deep voice. Thelma choked up, unable to speak, and could only nod repeatedly. They talked for a while longer, but both were visibly tired and reluctantly ended their conversation. … After a few days of investigation, the police finally provided a conclusion. The perpetrator was a 40-year-old man with no relatives or prior criminal record. However, because he had used a scrapped vehicle and fled the scene, police surveillance determined the act was deliberate. Ini