Chapter 2168

Surviving an accident with an out-of-control truck usually comes with low odds. Hence, the fact that Nathaniel seemed to have gotten off lightly with only minor injuries seemed skeptical. Was it really just luck? Lionel walked over to the foot of the bed and knocked on Nathaniel's cast with a sly grin. "Oh, you hurt your leg?" Nathaniel frowned, hissing slightly. While he did sound like he was in pain, his voice carried a playful tone as he said, "Hey, my wife is just right there. Do you really think you can get away with hurting me?" They all turned to Mavis, who had remained quiet and almost invisible since entering the room. Startled by the sudden attention, Mavis nervously fidgeted with her hands, avoiding their gaze. Nathaniel went on, "I'm the unfortunate victim of someone else's mess. Elliot, you'll have to vouch for me." Elliot's expression remained calm as he met Nathaniel's eyes. "And what exactly do you want me to vouch for?" "If today's trip to court