Chapter 5 Adam flipped through the old evidence page by page . His face darkened with each turn … When I woke up again , I was weak to the point of exhaustion . " Darling , you're finally awake ! " I turned my head , and there Adam was , looking at me with surprise and joy as he stood by my bedside . He seemed eager to embrace me , but then hesitated , carefully reaching out to hold my hand instead . I immediately pulled away " What's the matter ? Not happy that I'm still alive ? Or do you just want to take your anger out on me for Carla's sake ? " I said , my tone cold . Adam's face stiffened , his eyes filled with deep regret . " Darling , please don't be so cold towards me . I know you're upset , go ahead , scold me if you need to . Are you hungry ? Thirsty ? Is there anything wrong ? To be honest , just seeing him made me uncomfortable . He stood up to pour pour me some water . I frowned in disgust . " Stop pretending , Adam . Let's break the mate bond . His hand trembled as he poured , the scalding water spilling onto the back of his hand . He rushed over , his eyes bloodshot . " No , darling , don't break the mate bond . " " I know you can't have children anymore , but don't worry , I'll never leave you because of that . I used to be a doctor too , so believe me , I can fix you . " " Yes , you understand medicine too , so you should know that my injury wasn't supposed to be this bad . " I turned to look at him , and Adam's face instantly turned pale . Before he could find a way to respond , Carla barged in , her voice whining as she complained to him . " Adam ? Why are you still here ? Didn't we agree you'd buy me jewelry today as compensation ? Hurry up , let's go . " When Adam ignored her , she holding her already - healed arm and began to act like a spoiled child . " Adam , my arm still hurts so much . You have to buy me a huge diamond ring today , or I won't forgive you . " Adam gritted his teeth . " Carla , how dare you still come here ? " " The Pack enforcers told me the person causing the disturbance wasn't hired , but was after you . You made a mistake in surgery and killed his mate . That luute was supposed to be for you . " " Carla , he was your patient's family member , and you must've seen him before . " " Why did you lie to me and make me misunderstand Laura ? " Carla froze for a moment , blinking innocently . " How would I know it was like that ? Besides , I've been seriously hurt . I came to find you , and you ignored me and even scolded me . Be careful , I might stop talking to you . " With that , she walked over to my bedside , and upon seeing my flat stomach , she smiled . Chapter 5 " Oh , Laura , so you really were hurt . Why didn't you tell me ? You've caused me to be misunderstood . That's on you . " Adam shot her a cold look and raised his hand , slapping her across the face with force . " You wicked woman , get out of here . You're only making things worse for my wife . " Carla looked at him in disbelief . " Adam , you hit me for her ? " " Hmph , don't think I'll ever pay attention to you again . " With that , she stomped off , clutching her face in grievance . Adam turned back to me , his demeanor softening as he looked for ways to please me . He was about to say something , but I interrupted him . " Carla is lying , no doubt , but don't forget , without your help , that knife wouldn't have ended up in my stomach . " For the first time , Adam , the one who had always acted superior in front of me , seemed at a loss . " Darling , please don't do this . I'm scared when you look at me like that . " " It was all because of that wretched woman , Carla . I wasn't trying to hurt you . Let me make it right , okay ? " I couldn't help but laugh bitterly . Before , he wanted to make it right for Carla . Now he wanted to make it right for me . But unlike her , I didn't need it . Chapter