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.”

administrators, both Ashton and Hamish had their own

to a comfortable temperature, and handed her a thin gray blanket from a small wardrobe. “Sleep. I’ll be outside

over her head. A few fingers clutched the edge of the

them.

came out, Hamish, who was bored playing Minesweeper, chuckled and

colorful dating history and countless tricks for winning girls‘ hearts. That was exactly why Ashton dragged Hamish along to Shoneport

expression remained cool and indifferent. He didn’t answer but sat down casually. His smile grew wider. “She’s

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

yet, and he’s already got her up

being all soft–spoken and gentle at home.

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

a nap. What do you need her for?”

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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. This morning,

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

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

sat up straight.

an underground intel–gathering group in Shoneport. Often, they got

visibly

near Shoneport University. Since it’s a free park, an elderly person out for morning exercise found them. We tried to intercept the news, but with those seniors‘ knack for spreading word, it’s basically out of our hands Marvin

finished speaking, Ashton’s

looked at the caller ID. Sure

ahead and answer. Looks like we came to Shoneport University looking

Ashton’s voice was as cold as his

he hadn’t acted swiftly to suppress the news, panic would’ve already broken out within the school. “That’s the gist of it. I’m on my way to the police station