The Amazing Son-in-Law [The Charismatic Charlie Wade] (Chinese name) Chapter: 4724

Ma Lan was shocked and exclaimed, “What?! Why did you let me out of the hospital so soon? If I leave, I’ll have to go to the detention center!”

The female doctor replied apologetically, “I’m sorry, Ms. Ma, but I don’t know your plans after discharge. You need to talk to the police about that.”

With tears in her eyes, Ma Lan pleaded, “Doctor, it can’t be too hard for you to give me a serious injury certificate, right? Please help me. My old body can’t handle the detention center. I’ve heard it can be brutal.”

The doctor shook her head and said, “Ms. Ma, I can’t do that. In the United States, we can’t fake these things. If I give you a certificate, the police will have other doctors check it. If it turns out to be false, I could lose my medical license forever.”

Ma Lan quickly countered, “But that’s just a possibility. It might not happen! Please have mercy on me. I’ve been in the detention center before, and someone broke their leg there. I don’t know what it’s like, but I’m scared I might get hurt again…”

The doctor firmly replied, “I’m sorry, Ms. Ma, but this is a matter of principle. I just can’t help you.”

Desperate, Ma Lan gritted her teeth and said, “Doctor, if you won’t help me, then just break one of my ribs. If I break two, you can’t send me away from the hospital, right?”

The doctor looked uncomfortable and said, “Ms. Ma, if I did that, it wouldn’t just be a matter of losing my license; I could end up in serious trouble…”

felt her heart sink. She had hoped for a way out, but the reality was harsh.

Just then, the female doctor returned to the room, cutting through Ma Lan’s thoughts. She smiled and said, “Ms. Ma, I’ll prepare your breakfast: millet, ginseng, and lobster porridge. Please wait a moment.” Without waiting for a response, the doctor hurried out of the room again.

As Ma Lan sat there, feeling lost, James White, a top criminal lawyer from New York, entered the room. He smiled warmly and asked, “Ms. Ma, did you manage to rest last night?”

Seeing the lawyer gave Ma Lan a flicker of hope. She quickly asked, “Lawyer White, I heard the doctor say I would be discharged at noon today. What does that mean for me?”

James explained, “The police reviewed your medical records this morning and spoke with your doctor. Based on their feedback, they believe you no longer need hospital treatment, so you’ll be discharged at noon.”

Ma Lan’s heart raced. “Do I have to go to the detention center after leaving the hospital? I don’t want to go there!”

James replied seriously, “I understand how you feel, Ms. Ma. But you need to be aware of the seriousness of your situation. You’re suspected of carrying over 5 kilograms of contraband out of the country. If this charge is confirmed, you could face a long time in prison. While I’m confident I can help you clear your name, you must be realistic about your circumstances. If you don’t even want to go to the detention center, I’m afraid you might be thinking too optimistically.”

Ma Lan’s heart sank further as she absorbed his words.

“Lawyer White, you didn’t even let the cops scold you yesterday! You really seem like a skilled lawyer. Can you help me figure this out?”

James White replied seriously, “Ms. Ma, I will do everything I can to help clear your name. However, I need to be honest with you. I spoke to your examining magistrate, and they decided not to grant bail. This means you will have to stay in the detention center for a while. How long you stay depends on how quickly the police can find Chen Liping and Zong Qiuhua.”

Ma Lan felt a wave of despair wash over her. “If they can’t catch them soon, will I be stuck here forever?” she asked, her voice trembling.

James White reassured her, “If they don’t catch them right away, I will fight to prove your innocence. It might just take a bit longer, so please be patient.”