Chapter 285: News For You
"No!"
Screams filled the canteen as several men jumped forward to tackle Charles Montgomery to the floor. When he dropped the pistol, the people nearby kicked it out of the way while making sure he was unable to worm out and reach for the weapon.
However, that was still too late. Blood pooled on the floor, staining the tiles red. Only... the bullet didn’t make it to Benjamin Hawthorne.
"Catherine!" Benjamin yelled as the woman in his arms turned limp. Red bloomed across her shirt, dripping to the ground.
Chaos immediately erupted as several doctors and nurses rushed forward and surrounded them. In the distance, the sound of police sirens could be heard. And among the ruckus was Charles Montgomery’s hysterical laughter.
***
"He’s what?" Aiden asked in shock. His arms were originally folded across his chest, but after hearing the news, they dropped back down to his sides.
"Did you turn deaf in the last few hours? I didn’t realize Emmeline had the energy to yap your ears off after everything that had happened," Matteo said with a scowl.
"Arrested," Matteo clarified, "Our dear father has been arrested for attempted murder. Your mother is in one of the wards. She was the one he tried to kill, though the witnesses claim he was aiming for Benjamin Hawthorne instead. She jumped forward and shielded him."
"Shit," Aiden cursed, running his hand through his hair. He reached for his jacket, ready to run out, but was stopped by Matteo.
"I dropped by," Matteo said. "She’s currently out of danger. But she’s still unconscious. They’re not allowing visitors for now so there’s no point heading over." His lips were pursed and he hesitated for a second before he added, "Benjamin Hawthorne is with her."