Since Linda's condition wasn't serious, she was discharged the next day. James helped her check out and get her breakfast while she sat in her bed alone, staring out of the window in a daze.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Linda turned to see Eugene smiling at her. He was carrying a basket of fruits. There were two other middle-aged men behind him. "Linda, how are you?"

Linda looked at the men behind him. "Who are they?"

"Hello, I'm William Anderson, Ben's father."

"And I'm Mr. Anderson's attorney."

William walked over to Linda and said apologetically, "Ms. Mitchell. I'm sorry for what Ben did to you. I have failed as a father."

Linda was alarmed. She subconsciously retreated backward. "Why are all of you here?"

"First and foremost, I'd like to apologize to you. The other thing we wanted to discuss with you is how to settle this issue."

William nodded at her. "Look at you. You haven't suffered much, but Ben still in the hospital. He's already gotten his punishment. S