“Yesterday, my classmates and I went to a new bar to have some fun. A group of men started harassing our female classmates. I couldn't tolerate it and ended up getting into a brawl with them. While defending myself, I accidentally hit one of them with a bottle."

Bart felt a mix of injustice and guilt, unable to meet Maggie's gaze.

Bart had taken a stand for his classmates, but the situation had taken an unexpected turn. The harasser he had confronted had now assumed the role of the victim.

“He's refusing to leave the hospital and demanding compensation from me. He threatened to sue and have me sent to jail. I just received my university admission letter. I can't afford to have a criminal record."

Maggie grasped the situation. low much does he want you to pay?"

"Two hundred thousand," Bart replied hastily.

Two hundred thousand!

It was a substantial sum of money!

Maggie furrowed her brow.

“Did you cause him serious harm?"

“No, he only has a small wound on his head," Bart quickly reassured her.

Lost in thought, Maggie realized that the man was trying to take advantage of the situation to extort money from Bart.

“Don't worry. Let me first inquire about the man's condition from the nurse," Maggie assured him.

"Okay."

Bart followed Maggie as they approached the nursing station.

After consulting with the nurse, Maggie managed to obtain the man's medical records.

It confirmed that he had indeed sustained injuries.

However, they were minor, consisting of a small cut and a mild concussion.

Yet he had the audacity to demand an exorbitant amount of money.

“Maggie?”

Suddenly, a hesitant voice called out her name.

Turning to the source, Maggie was taken aback.