He Stole Me From My Deadbeat Husband-Chapter 453

Michael returned to the hospital two hours later. The heavy rain really slowed him down, and Henry hadn’t told the steakhouse owner about his order, so he had to wait an additional hour.

"That idiot," Michael complained. He parked his car and walked into the hospital.

He was in a somber mood because of the rain, but his somber mood turned into fear when he saw plenty of police officers walking around the hospital corridor and outside of the hospital building as if they were patrolling to find something.

Michael sensed a bad omen had befallen Kate again, so he rushed into Kate’s VIP ward and saw two police officers guarding the door taped with police lines.

"What is this—" Michael’s face turned pale instantly. He stood in front of the police officers, intending to enter the ward to check on Kate and Henry, but the police officers stopped him.

"Don’t you see the police line? It’s off limits, Sir."

"Where are Kate and Henry? I’m their friend! I was with them the whole night until Henry told me to go downtown!" Michael panicked. As expected, he shouldn’t have left Kate alone because Sarah and Erin would always find a way to hurt her.

The police officers looked at each other and replied, "There was a premeditated assault resulting in the death of one woman and left a man severely injured and in critical condition. Henry Grant is currently in the operating room because of the grievous stab wounds all over his body."

Michael almost lost his strength when he heard the death of one woman and also Henry, who was in a critical condition.

"K—Katherine, she—"

"No, Sir, the one who died is the assaulter. Mrs. Katherine Woods is in the next ward. She is still recovering."

Michael didn’t waste his time. He rushed to the next VIP ward, which a police officer also guarded.

"Sir, Mrs. Katherine Woods is still recovering. No one is allowed to enter except family members," the police officer said.

"I am a family member! I was with them until Henry told me to go somewhere!" Michael stated. He was desperate to check whether Kate was truly alright or not.

He was scared that Kate was hurt because he knew that Kate was basically the lifeline for Henry and Mai, two of the most important people in his life.

They might not be as close, but Michael respected Kate and understood that Kate was basically the knot that tied his small family.

The police officer hesitated. As he was about to reject Michael’s entry, the door was opened from the inside, and Dahlia stuck her head out, staring at Michael and the police officer.

"This man is our family member. Please let him in," Dahlia said.

"Yes, Ma’am."

The police officer gave way to Michael, who was a head taller than him. Michael entered the room and saw Kate sitting on the bed, staring blankly at the wall while carrying her baby.

"Kate, Michael is here," Dahlia said.

Kate turned her head, and her eyes met with Michael’s.

"Kate, I—"

"I’m sorry, Michael," Kate murmured. Her eyes began to glaze with tears again as the train of regrets flooded her mind. "I shouldn’t have told Henry that I wanted to eat something. I was attacked by Erin soon after you left, and Henry fought her until he got stabbed multiple times..."

Michael was able to connect the dots easily. Erin must’ve died after having a bloody fight with Henry.

Henry was a good fighter with his brute force, but he was not on par with Michael, who was military-trained to fight against strong or reckless enemies.

So, knowing how crazy and vengeful Erin could be, it must’ve been a hard fight.

But alas, he won and killed that bitch for good.

Though Michael was relieved that Kate was unharmed, part of him also felt guilty because he couldn’t protect Kate at such a crucial time.

He knelt in front of Kate’s bed and said, "I am the one to blame, Kate. I shouldn’t have left you no matter what, not even under Henry’s order. I was lenient because things have been too peaceful lately."

Dahlia sighed. She patted Michael’s shoulder and calmed him down, "There is no point in blaming yourself, and you too, Kate. The one at fault is that woman, Sarah Stone Lancaster, and the people she manipulated."

’Including my ex-husband...’ Dahlia thought. She heard the news of Penny’s death after she was beaten to death by Marlon the same day Henry called her.

Though she wouldn’t forgive Marlon for what he did, she also understood that Sarah had gaslighted him into doing the unthinkable.

Marlon had always been proud and somewhat of an elitist, and Sarah’s words only turned him into the worst version of himself.

And she expected her to do the same to this woman named Erin.

Kate stared at her mother-in-law and asked, "How about Vernon? Is he alright?"

"He is in another hospital. I got the news from Chloe that his condition is not critical, but his shin bones got fractured on both legs, so it would take months for him to be able to walk normally again," Dahlia informed, knowing hiding information from Kate would only exacerbate her anxiety.

Kate was relieved that Vernon was at least not in a critical condition. She wouldn’t dare to face Chloe, knowing that she had caused her husband’s demise.

Dahlia approached Kate and held her hand, "Katherine, you shouldn’t burden yourself like this. This is none of your fault." freewebnoveℓ.com

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"Michael, can you guard the door outside for a moment?" Kate requested. "I have something to tell Dahlia in private."

"But—"

"Michael, I’m not asking you to leave me alone," Kate said and pointed at the window, "The window is firmly locked, so nobody can enter this VIP room anymore. Just wait outside, it won’t be long."

"Go, Michael, give us a moment," Dahlia added.

Michael hesitated for a moment before he reluctantly nodded, "Scream if you get attacked again. I won’t leave your side this time."