Chapter 1548

Although Renee and Emmanuel kept saying that Charles deserved it, Nicola was really worried about his condition. After all, he had coughed up blood. After the police took the thugs away, Charles finally let his guard down and collapsed. His face had been deathly pale then, and he was barely breathing. Nicola feared that he might actually stop breathing altogether. The emergency room doors finally opened after eight agonizing hours. Nicola rushed to meet the doctor. "How is he?" "Did that idiot survive the beating?" Emmanuel followed and asked, his expression cold. Nicola glanced weakly at Emmanuel. What kind of father would hope for his son's death? "Mr. Gibson's life isn't in danger." Emmanuel looked almost disappointed. "However, his back injury is really serious and needs proper rest. As for his legs… Amputation may be necessary if they sustain any more damage or he refuses proper treatment." The word "amputation" nearly knocked Nicola off her feet. Renee quickly stepp