Chapter 8 - The Doctor's Confession
Marcus met Ethan privately the next day.
He arrived alone.
No Richard.
No Vanessa.
No excuses.
“I need to tell you something.”
Ethan remained in his wheelchair.
“I'm listening.”
Marcus looked exhausted.
“I didn't cause the accident.”
“I know.”
“But I helped cover it up.”
Ethan's eyes hardened.
“Why?”
Marcus swallowed.
“Richard threatened my daughter.”
Silence.
“He said if I refused to change your medical report, she'd lose her scholarship and her future.”
Ethan stared at him.
“So you lied.”
“Yes.”
“You told everyone I couldn't walk.”
“Yes.”
“Knowing I could recover.”
Marcus nodded.
“I was wrong.”
Ethan's voice became colder.
“You weren't wrong. You were afraid.”
Marcus lowered his eyes.
“That too.”
He handed Ethan a USB drive.
“Everything is on here.”
“Everything?”
“Emails. Payments. Medical records. Messages between Richard and Vanessa.”
Ethan didn't touch it.
“What about the accident?”
Marcus looked at him.
“There was a second person in the car that night.”
Ethan froze.
“Who?”
Marcus shook his head.
“I don't know.”
“Then why mention it?”
“Because the person left before the ambulance arrived.”
Ethan's mind raced.
Someone had been in his car.
Someone had survived.
Someone knew exactly what happened.
Marcus stood.
“I'll testify.”
Ethan finally took the drive.
“You understand what happens if you do?”
“Yes.”
“You could lose your license.”
“I already lost my peace.”
Marcus left.
Ethan immediately gave the drive to his attorney.
Hours later, they found the messages.
Richard.
Vanessa.
Marcus.
And one unknown number.
The messages were chilling.
Make sure he signs before he understands the truth.
Another:
If he becomes mobile, accelerate the wedding.
Then:
And if he refuses?
The answer:
We already know how to make another accident happen.
Ethan stared at the screen.
His attorney whispered:
“We need protection.”
Ethan shook his head.
“Not yet.”
“Why?”
“Because they're still talking.”
He looked at the unknown number.
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“I want to know who is giving them orders.”
👉 The unknown number had sent one final message—and its words pointed directly toward someone Ethan had trusted since childhood.
