---- Chapter 146 However, Liam didn't stop her. He pocketed his phone. Seeing how smoothly and calmly Wendy and Liam interacted, James clenched his teeth and couldn't hold back any longer. He charged forward and threw a punch at Liam. Liam instinctively shielded Wendy behind him and didn't react in time. The punch landed hard on his jaw. There was a loud thud as Liam staggered back several steps, carefully stepping around Wendy without knocking her over. Wendy froze.

With her phone still in hand, she pointed at James. "What the hell are you doing?" She rushed to Liam's side, frowning with concern. "Are you okay?" How could he be okay? Blood was already trickling from the corner of his mouth. Wendy knew that James worked out regularly and was about the same size as Liam. He was strong. That punch was at least 70 or 80 percent of his full strength. Worry flashed in her eyes. Just as she reached out to steady Liam, James threw another punch.

This time, Liam was ready. He pushed Wendy behind a nearby flowerbed, grabbed James' arm, and landed a heavy counterpunch. ---- Wendy stood up from the soft grass , watching the two men tumble into a full-on fight. Sweat was already soaking through her tank top. "James! Stop this! Don't cause a scene here!" "Liam, be careful..." Her pleas varied depending on whom she addressed , which only fueled the fight's intensity.

When it was clear neither of them would listen, Wendy grabbed her phone and dialed 911. It was funny how just minutes ago, she was begging Liam not to call the cops. Now, it was her making the call. Before the police arrived, both men broke apart, collapsing to the ground and panting hard. Wendy took a step forward, but James! warning stopped her. " Don't go near him!" She froze, glancing at James , who was propping himself up and coughing up blood.

Both looked hurt, but neither had the upper hand. Frowning , Wendy ignored him and hurried to Liam's side. " Are you feeling dizzy or nauseous?" Liam took a deep breath and shot James a challenging look before answering her slowly. "There's no concussion or broken bones. Same for him. I ---- avoided the vital spots but still hit the painful ones." There was a faint, almost teasing smile in his voice that made Wendy's heart skip. "'Stop smiling.

Do you even realize how bad your injuries are?" She took a deep breath, her voice catching with emotion. His handsome face was now covered in bruises and swelling, especially around his mouth. Liam smirked. "I won." "You? You're just as banged up as he is." 1 She glanced back at James and, out of her duty as a doctor, went to check his injuries. But unlike with Liam, she had far less patience for James.

After the usual questions and receiving solid answers, Wendy carefully helped him lie down flat. "Until the ambulance arrives, don't move if you want to stay alive." Her cold words and firm tone sent a chill through James. She cared enough to treat him, but only asa patient.