Chapter 415

Haley bit her lip, remaining silent. Shane sighed helplessly, tightening his embrace around her in silent reassurance.

About an hour later, the driver's wife, Mrs. Wales, rushed in. Seeing her husband lying unconscious on the bed, she immediately burst into tears, collapsing by the bedside.

"Luke, how did you get hurt so badly? You were fine when you left... Who did this to you? It's so cruel..."

Shane frowned and instinctively covered Haley's ears to keep her from hearing more and worrying. Watching Mrs. Wales cry so desperately made Haley feel even more guilty.

She spoke up, "Mrs. Wales, I'm sorry. Mr. Wales was driving me home when the accident happened. We will make sure to give you an explanation."

Mrs. Wales turned sharply, her eyes filled with anger and hatred as she glared at Haley. Her gaunt face looked even more harsh and bitter.

"An explanation? That's easy for you to say. You're not the one lying here! Luke is the pillar of our family. If he falls, how are we supposed