Chapter 17

On their way home, Cedric kept going over the medical report from the hospital that his secretary had passed on to him a while ago. He felt slightly relieved after reading the phrases "minor injuries" and "no serious damage to the patient's internal organs and bones" at least six or seven times. Beside him, Jolene snatched the report away and tossed it in the bag. Her tone was cheerful and light-hearted. "I told you I was fine, yet you insisted on taking me to the hospital for a checkup this morning. You can finally stop worrying now, right?" "Seeing your checkup results with my own eyes gives me the reassurance I need. Besides, it only took up some of our time." Cedric had a point, so Jolene nodded. Then, she recalled something important. "When did you obtain the surveillance footage showing the areas in and around Preston's villa?" "This morning." Jolene was a little confused upon hearing Cedric's quick reply. "He had no idea you did?" "It doesn't matter even if he does. An