Chapter 3

In mere seconds.

The lack of air almost made me pass out.

“I want to fly!”

At that critical moment.

Autumn’s words caught the family’s attention.

When they looked over.

It nearly scared the life out of them.

Autumn had somehow gotten out of bed.

She was leaning out the window.

Her upper body already dangling outside.

“Sweetie!”

“Autumn!”

They cried out, their faces pale with terror, rushing over to pull Autumn back in.

And I got a brief moment to breathe.

Seizing the opportunity while their attention was elsewhere.

I immediately endured the pain and left the hospital room.

That afternoon, my parents came to the hospital to see me.

When they learned I supposedly saw the culprit.

They all looked at me in disbelief.

“Why didn’t you tell the police who the culprit was?”

“Why did you let Autumn suffer like this?”

“Are you even a man?”

Seeing the disappointment in my parents’ eyes.

I turned my head and remained silent.

“Having a son like you.”

“It’s a disgrace to our family name, Michael!”

My dad angrily got up and left.

My mom stayed.

But her attitude towards me was noticeably different afterward.

I didn't explain anything about it.

The next day.

Liam came to see me first thing in the morning.

He didn't hit or curse at me like yesterday.

He had clearly changed his strategy.

“Alex, you didn’t call the police, did you?”

When I shook my head.

He let out a long sigh of relief.

“Yesterday, our family was a little emotional.”

“But you have to understand, the person hurt is our beloved family member.”

“We can’t bear for her to suffer any harm, do you understand?”

I nodded: “I understand.”

“Good then.”

Liam sat by my hospital bed.

He lit a cigarette.

“You don’t mind, do you?”

“It’s fine.”

Liam took a few deep drags.

“Last night, my sister’s mind cleared up a little.”

“She said she called you then.”

“You picked up, but you didn’t say anything.”

“Is that true?”

I hummed in affirmation.

“Yes, that’s true.”

“Then why didn’t you tell the police?”

“I forgot.”

Liam frowned.

“Did you hear her calling for help on the phone?”

“I did.”

“Then why didn’t you go save her?”

“I was drunk at the time and thought she was joking with me.”

“You bastard!”

Liam’s veins pulsed on his face.

He glared at me fiercely: “If you had only believed my sister then, maybe she wouldn’t have been raped. You’re the one who ruined her!”

“I’m sorry for what I did to her.”

“Since even you know you wronged her, I advise you not to mention calling off the engagement again.”

“Also, once you’ve recovered from your injuries, personally go apologize to my parents.”

“I’ll think about it.”

“Do you even need to think about this?!”

Liam was already itching to lay his hands on me again.

But then my phone rang.

I answered and asked, “Can you recover call recordings?”