Chapter 5

Elliot couldn’t intervene in time and could only rush over with a look of distress to help

Emmett up.

“Where does it hurt, buddy?” he asked, gently propping his little brother.

“Here… and here.” Emmett sobbed, pointing to his backside and shin.

Elliot rolled up Emmett’s jeans for a quick look and was shocked, “Holy smokes!”

A large bruise was blossoming on Emmett’s pale leg, a deep purple mark that stood out starkly against his skin.

Elliot clenched his fists, fuming. He had wanted to keep his brother Evan from stirring up trouble, but now it seemed he wouldn’t just stand by; he was also ready to let him off the leash.

Someone thought they could bully Emmett and get away with it? Emmett had his back!

lright, Emmett. I’m here. Let me blow on it, and the pain will go away,” Elliot consoled.

Emmett nodded in aggravation, “…Okay.”

Meanwhile, Evan had chased Nola out of the train station.

Upon seeing her trying to get into her car, he dashed in front of her and puffed up like a little bulldog.

witch, who gave you the nerve to pick on my

Witch?

anger as she glared at

next

‘affection‘ for children. So she

not only ugly but also old and mean! A wicked old hag beyond saving!” Evan retorted, then pulled

she saw the fresh marks on her sleek black

is when you did this? You’re playing with fire!” she yelled, rushing

a wild goose chase around the

the scene unfold from the car seat. Frowning, he said to his assistant Lowell, “Go check it out.”

“Right.”

about to step out when

Bang! Bang! Bang!”

a heavy thud made the car lurch

the top of

stepped out of the car. The sight before

out, smoking and rolling away from the vehicle. The luxury

in front of Nola and puffed from his chest, “I’m new in town today, so I won’t get

was this kid to talk big like that? And he still called it something unserious? Then what kind of havoc would he wreak if he got serious? Who did

the little guy turned on his heel to leave. Suddenly, someone grabbed the collar of his coat, and his feet

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