Chapter 4 Adam snapped back to reality . " Vivian , I'm sorry . It's my fault that Carla had to suffer . " His tone was gentle , and his face was guilt - ridden . But then he turned and tried to drag me again . This caused the stitches on my wounds to tear open , and I started bleeding once more . I fainted from the pain and collapsed onto the ground . It seemed like Adam didn't even notice . He dragged me out like I was a ragdoll . " Laura , are you ever going to stop ? You're putting on such a big show , and in the end , you're fine . " " If you think you can avoid taking responsibility for hurting Carla just by staying here , you're being too naive . " Adam mocked me . Just then , Nikki , who had finally managed to get me a spot in the ICU , rushed back . Seeing the scene in front of her , she almost lost it . " Adam , are you trying to kill your wife for that side chick of yours ? " " She's bleeding again . Are you blind ? " Adam was taken aback by her outburst , but then , with an annoyed expression , he lifted his foot and kicked my stomach . " Nikki , how much longer are you going to play along with this act ? I knew all along she was … " Blood poured from my stomach , spilling out quickly . It stained the white floor tiles and Adam's black leather shoes . His breath caught , but then , with a deep furrow of his brow , he kicked me even harder . ou even can't hold a " Laura , don't think I'll feel sorry for you just because you're using this pity trick . You love playing games , but you candle to Carla . " Nikki couldn't take it anymore . She stormed forward and slapped him hard across the face . " Get away from her . " Adam was shoved aside forcefully , and other pack doctors rushed in . They unbuttoned my hospital gown , revealing the gruesome , paping wound on my abdomen . " What were you two doing ? How did her freshly stitched wounds tear open so badly ? " " Prepare for surgery immediately , we need to re - stitch and transtuse blood . " Adam was questioned by the pack doctor and suddenly seemed helpless because he also saw the gruesome injury on my stomach , the flesh and blood mangled together " She was faking it , how could this be real … " Nikki shot him a cold look . " Adam , you're the reason she lost the baby , and nearly her life . Are you happy now ? Don't forget , this was also your child . " Adam still refused to accept it . " No , that's impossible . The troublemaker was hired by her . " " I know . She must have hurt Carla , and when she realized I might break the mate bond with her , she's been playing this whole act . You're all part of her scheme , aren't you ? " Chapter 4 Adapted Nikki rolled her eyes . Vivian , who had been silent up until now , saw how things were escalating and tried to slip " Adam , since Laura refuses to cooperate , I'll go ahead and notify the pack meeting to reschedule . But poor Carla , she's always been kind to others , and now she's been attacked like this . " Adam looked deeply regretful . " Vivian , go ahead . Comfort Carla for me . Once I'm back , I'll make it up to her . " Nikki sneered . " You're hopeless . Absolutely irredeemable . " She put on her mask and headed d toward the sterilization room to pro to prepare for my second round of surgery . This operation took even longer than the first one . When she came out , she was surprised to find Adam still waiting outside . Seeing Nikki's calm demeanor , Adam breathed a sigh of relief . He immediately mocked her , " I knew Laura was taking it . If she really had something wrong , how could you stay so calm ? " " Of course , I'm calm . I'm a doctor . If I weren't calm on the operating table , your wife would already be dead , you know ? " Nikki was fuming . " Laura's been your Luna for seven years . Did she ever get to enjoy a single day of happiness ? She served you like a servant . Her position was even lower than Carla , that maid's daughter . " " As a doctor and the Luna of the pack , she must've been incredibly busy , but after Luna Ellen fell into a vegetative state , it was Laura who took care of her . Meanwhile , you , the grateful grandson , were off having fun with Carla . " " I don't even know how Laura could ever love a heartless bastard like you . Adam's face darkened . " All of this is her fault . If it weren't for her , my grandma wouldn't have died . And Carla wouldn't have been driven out of the nightlock pack for being falsely accused . " Nikki sneered . " Only a scumbag like you would fall for Carla's lies . " With that , Nikki grabbed a document and tossed it into Adam's face . " Luna Ellen's death was suspicious , and Laura has been secretly investigating it for years . Take a good look at this . See for yourself who the real killer of your grandmother is . " 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 .