Chapter 206

As they entered the room, Carl silently lay face down on the bed.

Dr. Percy lifted the coat covering Carl's back and gasped. Despite the security chief's restraint, the first three lashes had clearly been delivered with considerable force. The water-soaked whip had left particularly nasty welts, as if barbed wire had torn into the flesh.

"Good God, why did they beat you again? Last time it was because of Renee and you..." Dr. Percy trailed off, suddenly realizing something. "Is it her again? Is she your nemesis or something?"

Carl shot him an icy glare.

Even Patrick coughed twice nearby, clearly disapproving of Chris's comment about Renee.

Dr. Percy awkwardly fell silent and put on gloves to clean the wounds. Finally, he sighed with relief. "Apart from three deeper cuts, the rest aren't serious. Whoever hit you managed to avoid vital areas. You'll heal with some rest."

He then took out some anti-inflammatory pills from his bag and handed them to Carl.

As Carl sat up to take the