Chapter 4: The Legal Tsunami

Back in the hospital room, the tension was a physical force. Two security guards stood at the door. Ethan was backed into a corner, his face a mask of indignation.

“This is a mistake!” he shouted. “My wife has a history of mental instability! She’s been seeing a psychiatrist for months—ask her!”

“Which psychiatrist, Mr. Vale?” Liam asked, his voice deathly calm as he checked my pupil response with a penlight.

“Dr. Aris! In the city!” Ethan lied smoothly.

“Interesting,” Liam replied. “Because I’m looking at Elara’s medical records—the ones she authorized me to access six months ago. There is no Dr. Aris.

There is, however, a very detailed log of every ‘accidental’ injury she has sustained since your wedding.”