Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 127

Perhaps sensing the sudden chill that emanated from Briar, a large hand landed gently atop her head and ruffled her hair. Ashton said softly, ei ‘m telling you this just so you’re mentally prepared. As for everything else, I’m here. Don’t be afraid.”

Ashton didn’t ask why Briar’s records in Qathana were forged, nor did he question the real reason for her return to Dasmieca. He accepted her secrets

without condition.

Aside from her grandfather and two uncles, few people had ever been this considerate of her feelings. To say she wasn’t moved would be a lie.

Briar pressed her lips together, suppressing the unrest rising in her heart. “Mr. Wade, actually… You don’t have to be so good to me.”

‘I’m afraid I’ll never be able to repay you for this,‘ she thought.

For someone like her, with no future and a heart filled with hatred and the darkest parts of humanity, being treated so kindly. It just wasn’t worth it.

Ashton’s heart tightened. His large hand slid from the top of her head to the side of her neck, gently squeezing. His palm wasn’t hot, but it made Briar’s

body tremble slightly.

Ashton pretended not to notice her flushed face. “It wasn’t easy for me to like someone. If I don’t treat you well, who should I treat well? Besides, how I treat you is my business. You don’t need to feel burdened, and you certainly don’t owe me anything in return.”

Being eight years older than Briar made Ashton a seasoned and cunning fox, far better at reading and handling people. Since Briar was hiding something, her expressions right now were easy to interpret.

Briar didn’t say anything more, but at least she didn’t resist. She stood there obediently, letting Ashton rub and squeeze the side of her neck, like a kitten whose fur had been smoothed out.

“It’s still early. Want to nap at my place?” Ashton glanced at his watch and suggested.

Briar looked around the maple grove for Frank and the others, but they had already been chased off by Hamish. “Okay.”

and Hamish had their own restrooms.

air conditioning to a comfortable temperature, and handed her a thin

bed, and pulled it over her head. A few fingers clutched the edge of the blanket.

in them.

came out, Hamish, who was bored playing Minesweeper, chuckled and asked, “Not staying with her? What

relationships, Hamish had a colorful dating history and countless tricks for winning girls‘ hearts. That was

but sat down casually. His smile grew wider. “She’s not

clicked his tongue and rolled his eyes, his flirtatious gaze brimming with stars and seas. “Alright, alright. Your girl is the most

landed the girl yet, and he’s already got her up on a pedestal? Soon he’ll be completely

soft–spoken and gentle at home. ‘Man, that’s a sight I don’t want to see,‘ he

Brandon hurried over, scanning the area near the counter. Not seeing Briar, he lowered his voice, “Mr. Wade, where’s

nap. What do you

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Chapter 127

around again. Seeing that the nearby students were all huddled near the bookshelves, he leaned in and said, “we just recen Two female students from Shoneport University went missing yesterday evening.

the case was strange, Brandon kept his voice very low, afraid

after hearing the news, both of their eyes filled with grim

sat up

intel–gathering group in Shoneport. Often, they got information before

visibly

found them. We tried to intercept the

he finished speaking, Ashton’s

at the caller ID.

we came to Shoneport University looking for peace, but trouble found us

Ashton’s voice was as cold as his eyes, though it carried

summarized the situation. The incident had caught the school completely off guard. If he hadn’t acted swiftly to suppress the news, panic would’ve already broken out within