Betrayed By Husband, Stolen By Brother In Law-Chapter 191: Observe

"Mrs. Collins," the doctor began as soon as Melanie approached him and introduced herself, "Mr. Adam is still under close observation. He lost a significant amount of blood during the attack. Unfortunately, the stabbing caused a fall, and he also suffered a head injury. There’s swelling in his brain as a result, which is a major concern. At this stage, we can’t predict how long it will take for the swelling to subside, but it could be anywhere between three to four days. Only after that will we be able to assess the extent of any other complications that may have arisen from the injuries. For now, all we can do is monitor his condition carefully."

Melanie’s breath caught in her throat at this but she nodded. He had to be okay... "Can I see him?" she asked, needing to see him but the doctor shook his head immediately, "I’m afraid not, Mrs. Collins. For the time being, he will remain in the ICU. Given the severity of the situation and the fact that this is now a police case, we cannot allow anyone near the patient until he wakes up and has the opportunity to meet with the authorities. I know this is difficult, but it’s standard procedure."

Melanie felt her chest tighten, the words feeling like a punch to the gut. Her eyes welled with unshed tears, and she tried to steady her breath as she processed the information. But even as she nodded, she could not let go of the man’s warning about monitoring Adam. How was she supposed to do that if she was not even allowed to see him?

As she was lost in trying to process everything, she barely noticed the footsteps approaching until a voice broke through her thoughts. "Mrs. Collins?"

Startled at being addressed in an almost hostile tone, she turned around to see two police officers standing behind her, their eyes trained on her with an almost cold intensity.

"Yes?"

"You are Melanie Collins?"

Melanie nodded," Yes. I am."

Before she could ask them what they wanted to talk about, one of the officers stepped forward and caught her wrists, "You’re under arrest in connection with the murder of Miss Saira Vaughn and attempted murder of Mr. Adam Collins."

Melanie’s heart slammed against her ribs. Murder? Attempted murder? The words rang through her like a slap. "What? No, there’s been a mistake! I didn’t—"

The officer gripping her wrist yanked her arms behind her back with swift brutality. The metal cuffs bit into her skin as they locked shut and before she could even catch her breath, they were starting to push her towards the exit.

"Don’t speak," the second officer barked, eyes flashing. "You’re not in your country now, Mrs. Collins. Here, you don’t get to plead your case in the hallway."

She blinked, her mind reeling. "But I—"

"You think because you’re a foreigner, you can show up here, spill blood, and walk away clean?" the first officer snapped. "You thought we wouldn’t treat this seriously just because the girl you killed wasn’t one of our citizens?"

Melanie stared at them, horror-struck. "I didn’t kill anyone—"

"Save it." The officer muttered shoving her forward, "We’ve seen your type before. Frustrated wives following their cheating husbands and then when he is caught with his mistress, you cannot control your rage! Do you think our justice system is a joke?"

"But I didn’t do anything and Adam was not cheating and Saira was..." Melanie tried to clarify but was cut off again as the officer cut in

"Attempted murder of your husband," the first officer cut in, voice thick with disdain. "Stabbing a man, in the middle of the night in a hotel room with his mistress dead? I doubt thay isan accident, that’s probably premeditated. You must have planned to do this here and then leave the country! Did you cancel your flight because you feared that fleeing would seal your crime? Or did you think you would not be suspected if you played the innocent wife?"

"Let me give you a reality check! You’re being processed under Section 214B of our penal code. That means no bail, limited counsel access, and fast-track to trial if the evidence holds. You’re not protected by diplomatic charm here, Mrs. Collins. You’re a suspect and will be treated as such."

Melanie stumbled as the officers shoved her forward into the waiting police car.

"At least—" she gasped, twisting her head back to look at them. "At least let me contact a legal counsel. I have the right to speak to someone, don’t I?"

The officer nearest her scoffed, not bothering to meet her gaze. "Limited counsel access, not immediate privilege. You’ll get your chance—eventually. When we say so."

Even as the van started to drive off, Melanie was focused on how to get out of this problem. How was she supposed to even contact a legal counsel when she did not even know any lawyers in Maniwa. And the bigger problem at this point as she was taken away was the realization that the laws here in Maniwa were much stricter than back home. Especially for women... If she got a chance, she would have to ask Ben to look up and contact a lawyer for her.. Or Laela...

And then as they continued to drive off, she felt the worry for Adam heighten. She turned towards the officers and tried to plead," Officer, I am willing to cooperate in everything, but I was not the one who tried to kill Adam. And with me being taken away, can you at least keep an eye on hism so that you can make sure that he is not in danger?"

"Are you saying that you have a partner in crime who is a threat to the victim?"

Melanie shook her head," No! I am saying that I am not the criminal and whoever did this is still at loose and might try to harm Adam."

The man scoffed," Yeah. Right. Don’t worry, we have credible evidence that you are the one who killed Miss Vaugn so brutally and tried to off Adam Collins, so as long as oyu are imprisoned, I am sure he will be safe." freёweɓnovel_com

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