Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1057

Mr. Watson turned his gaze back to Clayton, his tone notably softer,

"I've already been in touch with the legal authorities. They'll send someone over to conduct a medical examination for Mrs. Hawkins. Rest assured, I'll oversee that the Oceanopolis police handle this case fairly. Justice will be served for Mrs. Hawkins!"

Clayton was visibly moved, his eyes welling up with tears,

"Thank you, thank you so much! We'll cooperate fully with the police. I really appreciate your efforts!"

"It's the least we can do. Justice may be delayed, but it will never be denied!"

Mr. Watson glanced meaningfully at Tarquin and Elysia, then said to Clayton with deep implication,

"I know Mr. Hawkins has been having a tough time lately. Hang in there, your good fortune is yet to come!"

With a son-in-law like Tarquin, who would dare to mess with him again?!

Clayton didn't quite catch the drift, taking it as just a blessing from the inspector and kept expressing his gratitude.

Taking charge personally, Mr. Watson had some officers take Mr. Murphy and the Murphy family back to the station first.

The remaining officers interrogated all of the Hawkins family's staff, taking anyone with discrepancies away for further questioning!

Larry, battered and bruised, was temporarily taken to the hospital by the police.

Dr. White, who had been through thick and thin with Clayton, took the chaos as a chance to slip away, prompting both the police and Clayton to send people out searching for him.

Once the legal authorities arrived, under Elysia's calming presence, they smoothly conducted a medical examination for Pamela.

Though the official results were not yet out, the examiners' offhand comments were like daggers to everyone's hearts,

"Judging by the scars, some are at least twenty years old. She's been enduring abuse for so long; how could the family not have noticed?"

"There are not many surface wounds, but the damage is internal, dense with needle marks on her bones. Clearly, this isn't a one-time injury. It's horrifying to think how many times she's been subjected to this."

"The damage to her stomach and intestines is also severe. She must have been forced to consume hot sauce and eat horseradish frequently to cause such irritation."

Needle stabs to the bone, drinking hot sauce, swallowing horseradish...

Just imagining the scene sent shivers down everyone's spine!

Elysia quickly wiped her tears, trying to go outside and break up the fight.

Tarquin stopped her, shaking his head, "It's inevitable."

Pamela had suffered so much cruelty for so many years, and Clayton, as her husband, bore an inescapable responsibility!

Whatever the reasons, he had failed to take good care of Pamela!

So, it was only right for the Patel family to beat him; he deserved it!

"A beating will let them vent, help them feel a bit better. The Patel family knows when to stop; don't worry. I'll go check on them in a bit."

Though Elysia felt sorry for Clayton, she understood.

She didn't go outside, instead turning back to comfort Pamela.

After the outside quieted down, Tarquin put Emmet down, asking the three little ones to stay with their mom and grandma, then he stepped out of the room.