Chapter 246: Chapter 246

The person panicked and looked at the man in the lead. “No, I…”

The man looked at him, anxiously waiting for him to prove his innocence. But under such circumstances, the person could only say that he hadn’t seen anything. “No, I didn’t really see what happened…”

The police soon arrived. Ewan helped me into the ambulance.

With everyone watching, Ewan said, “We suspect that this man, Mick Jensen, has accepted bribes.

His wife has told us that he has a mistress, and there was a million dollars in cash found at her residence.”

He kept his voice low, but it was still loud enough for everyone to hear him. It was clear that Mick was the only one who’d gotten paid that much to riot. But whatever it was, their little alliance was done with.

I sat in the ambulance and glanced at Ewan. On our way here, I’d reminded him that we had to catch the ringleader before dealing with the others. But in such a short time, he’d already hit the ringleader where it hurt.

I had the feeling that Ewan had long since thought about the things that would occur here. He’d just kept his silence and gone along with me…

I thought I was smart enough to think of something like this, but something felt off to me. Was I really protecting and helping Steven? Couldn’t Ewan have dealt with it even if I hadn’t done anything?

“Everything’s been dealt with as you’d instructed, Mrs. Lincoln,” Ewan came over to report to me after the police took Mick away.

I parted my lips. He was flattering me by saying he’d done as I’d instructed. I’d only made the first move–he’d done everything else.

If truth be told, his flattery… made a chill run down my spine.

“Uh… you didn’t tell Steve about this, did you? I don’t want him to worry. I’m fine, after all.”

“Mr. Lincoln doesn’t know about this. Once we’re done with things here, he’ll head to the hospital to accompany you for your prenatal check. I’ll just inform him that you went ahead of him.” Ewan already had everything planned out.

I nodded. “Alright, then.”

Before the ambulance left, I glanced out the window. I didn’t know whether my eyes were playing tricks on me, but I felt like Steven was looking down at me from inside the building.

Steven arrived shortly after the ambulance brought me to the hospital.

“Stephie… you didn’t wait for me.” His eyes were lowered, and he looked aggrieved.

I glanced around. The ambulance had driven so slowly and steadily that I’d almost kept him waiting. What was this about me not waiting for him?

“Uh… I was worried that you were busy with work,” I said, trying to appease him.

He held my hand a little nervously. “I’m going to be a dad, aren’t I?”

I was taken aback. The child was indeed his. “Of course. Or do you want me to find this baby another father?”

His eyes immediately darkened, and he tightened his grip on my hand. “You can’t do that.”

I smiled. “Are you done with work?”

“Ewan told me everything, Stephie.” Steven’s expression changed almost instantly.

He looked happy and excited, and he acted like he was totally dependent on me. You were the one who thought of the idea to get rid of those people. You’re so smart!

I felt diffident, but I didn’t know exactly why. “From now on, remember to let me know beforehand if you’re facing any trouble.”

The sense of protectiveness that surged in me boosted my confidence. This was my second chance at life–there was no way I couldn’t deal with those scum. As long as I was around, no one would be able to lay a hand on the people I cared about.

“You’re the best, Stephie. How will I survive without you?” Steven was still acting like a child. He held me and told me how dependent he was on me. He also said that he couldn’t live without me.

I couldn’t help feeling like I’d spoiled him rotten. But what could I do about it? What else could I do aside from continuing to spoil him?