Love's Change of Heart

Aidan had a difficult time getting Louis released on bail.
The media seemed to have gotten wind of the situation and were waiting outside with their cameras and microphones.
It seemed that as soon as Louis walked out of that door, they would write all sorts of articles criticizing capitalism and accusing
the police of turning a blind eye.
The police chief, who wasn't yet fifty, felt like he had aged overnight under the pressure from both sides and wanted to resign
right then.
He looked at Aidan, who was sitting on the couch, and carefully announced, "Mr. Pearson, you've seen the situation outside.
Why not allow Louis to stay here for a few days? Once things calm down, I will personally escort him back."
Aidan's expression remained unchanged as he calmly replied, "Chief Jensen, I have no intention of making things difficult for
you. I just want to know why it's acceptable for Theodore, who has already served his sentence, to be released on bail but I have
to go through so much trouble to bail out a student who has no criminal record and has excelled in project experiments for the
country."
"Well... " Nick Jensen looked troubled. "Mr. Pearson, rest assured, I will look into the situation regarding Theodore Frost and give
you an explanation as soon as possible. However, you also know how influential public opinion can be. I know you don't want to
escalate this matter, so let's take it slow and discuss it in a couple of days, alright?"
Nick continued, "Besides, he's still in the hospital. If he wakes up, it will at most be a charge of intentional harm, and the problem
will be even smaller. By then, no matter how the reporters stir things up, it won't cause much of a stir. Don't you agree?"
Aidan's face darkened, but he remained silent.
He couldn't take Louis away today if he didn't want to make a big deal out of it and risk Leanna finding out.
Seeing that he had relaxed a bit, Nick immediately stood up and said, "Louis will be well taken care of here."
Aidan replied, "I hope you can look into Theodore's release as soon as possible, Chief Jensen."

"I will investigate immediately."
Daphne had been waiting in the lobby and immediately walked over when Aidan came out. She clasped her hands tightly
together and asked, "Mr. Pearson, c-can he be released on bail?"
Aidan stopped in his tracks and said, "No, he can't."
He glanced at the reporters outside and added, "Wait until they all leave before going out."
Daphne opened her mouth, but nothing came out.
She wanted to ask why he couldn't be released on bail.
But Aidan had already tried and failed to bail Louis, so what was the point of asking again?
At this moment, Freddie walked out.
Daphne looked at him, and before she could speak, Freddie shook his head and pushed up the gold-rimmed glasses on his
nose. "The situation isn't looking good. He's not cooperating with me."
Daphne asked, "Can I see him?"
"You can, but he doesn't want to see you," Freddie replied.
Daphne was taken aback. "He doesn't want to see me?"
Freddie coughed. "Don't get me wrong, it's not what you think. It's just..."
He struggled to explain these things because he was concerned that doing so would only make matters worse.
From his conversation with Louis earlier, he could tell that it wasn't because of the photos that he had any grievances or

dissatisfaction with Daphne.
Louis simply didn't know how to approach her in this circumstance, didn't know what to say, and didn't want her to see him
imprisoned.
Because he was a proud man who valued his self-esteem.
Aidan looked at Freddie and said, "I'm leaving. You're in charge here."
With that, he turned and left.
Daphne stood silently in place, then looked at Freddie and questioned, "Can I talk to you privately?"
Standing in the corridor of the police station, Daphne tightly gripped her phone, her voice trembling as she asked, "How will this
case ultimately be judged?"
Freddie responded, "It depends on whether Theodore survives. If he dies, then Louis will be charged with intentional homicide,
with a minimum sentence of three years and a maximum of ten years. If he doesn't die, the case will be much easier."
Daphne continued, "B-but it was Theodore who provoked him. Can't the sentencing be based on that?"
Freddie said, "Have you seen the video of the incident?"
Daphne shook her head.
Freddie took out his phone and showed her a video. "This is the first video that was circulated. From this, you can see that
Theodore didn't fight back at all. So, even if Theodore Frost doesn't die, it's almost impossible for this case to be completely
dismissed."
Daphne furrowed her brows tightly. "But it's clear that Theodore kept provoking him with his words."

"Unless Louis is willing to repeat what Theodore said to him in court. And also..."
"And also what?"
Daphne hurriedly asked, "Do you mean evidence? I have it. Theodore contacted me because he wanted to threaten me before.
So, yes, I can provide evidence."
Freddie paused before speaking, "What he sent to you can only prove that Theodore attempted to harass and threaten you. But
even so, his charges are not enough. As for crucial evidence... "
"Crucial evidence?" Daphne asked. "What is it? I'm sure I can find them."
Freddie replied, "You won't be able to find it. Louis burned it."
In the other videos, it was captured that Theodore took out a stack of photos from his bag, and that was when Louis started
beating him mercilessly.
With the video evidence and the stack of photos, there was a chance to win this case.
Without them, the evidence from Daphne wouldn't be of much use.
Daphne stood there in shock. "What do you mean by 'burned it'?"
Daphne was a witness in this case and since they had already reached this point, Freddie didn't keep anything from her. "When
Theodore went to find Louis, he gave him a stack of photos, which led to what happened later."
Daphne took a couple of steps back and leaned against the wall behind her, tears instantly streaming down her face.
So Louis did see those photos, and not just one...
Freddie said, "I have no intention of prying into gossip or invading privacy. I don't know if I can ask you this, but how did those
photos come about?"

Daphne covered her face in pain and her voice trembling as she replied, "I don't know. He took them secretly, and I had never
seen them before."
Now the only thing she could be grateful for was that those photos were taken while she was asleep, and there was nothing
more terrifying.
But even so, it didn't make things much better.
Freddie said, "I have a suggestion for you. Go to the police now and file a complaint against Theodore. However, if you want to
file a case, you must provide evidence, so the photos he sent will inevitably be seen by judicial authorities."