âDue to her fatherâs lack of discipline, she receives whatâs coming to her,â Lyndon remarked coldly.
âThe sentence for her misdeeds will be dictated by the law.
Just make sure someone keeps an eye on her and prevents the Lawrence family from bailing her out.
â
âUnderstoodâ, the assistant responded.
In the passenger seat, Tilda overheard the conversation.
She knew Lyndon was handling the situation with Evita.
Recalling the terrifying scene at the hospital earlier made her back start to ache faintly.
Had the anesthesia worn off?
Tilda didnât say anything.
She buckled her seatbelt and sat quietly as Lyndon drove them home.
The silence between them was heavy, filled with unspoken words and lingering tension.
As they pulled into the driveway of their villa, Lyndon glanced over and noticed the pallor on Tildaâs face.
His brow furrowed with concern as he leaned closer.
âIs something wrong? Is your wound bothering you?â he inquired gently.
Tilda adjusted her glasses and dismissed his concern with a strained smile.
âItâs okay,â she lied, feeling the intermittent stabs of pain like needle pricks beneath her skin.
She decided not to burden Lyndon with this detail.
Tilda stepped out of the car, her movements slightly cautious, and walked towards the villa with Elma and Sheldon in tow.
A N G E L A âs L I B R A R Y
Lyndon exited the vehicle as well, his gaze lingering on her retreating figure, marked by a visible concern.
After a momentâs hesitation, he pulled out his phone and dialed the doctorâs number.
âWhat should I do if my wifeâs wound is causing her pain?â he asked as soon as the call connected.
The doctor replied, âHealing takes time.
If the pain becomes unbearable, she might need to take some painkillers.
â
Lyndonâs knowledge of medications kicked in, prompting a follow-up question.
âArenât there side effects associated with frequent painkiller use?â
âYes, all medications can have side effects.
Itâs about balancing relief with those risks,â the doctor explained.
Lyndonâs voice carried a hint of frustration.
âIsnât there a better way? Something without negative effects?â
âNo, you can either just endure the pain or take painkillers.
â Then the doctor pondered briefly and suggested, âYou could try to distract her from the pain.
â
Try to distract her from the pain?
Lyndon was enthusiastic and responded, âLike what?â