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.

you the nerve

Witch?

arched eyebrows knitted in anger as she glared at Evan. She wanted to

next

in the car, she needed to curry favor and show off her ‘affection‘ for children. So she shot

old and mean! A wicked old hag beyond saving!” Evan retorted, then pulled out a pocketknife and started circling the luxury car, leaving a trail of

she saw the fresh marks on her sleek black

you have any idea whose car this is when you did this? You’re playing with fire!”

chase around

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

“Right.”

was about to step out

Bang! Bang! Bang!”

a heavy thud made the

Nola screamed at the top of her

as he stepped out of the car. The sight before him locked

out, smoking and rolling away from the vehicle. The

puffed from his chest, “I’m new in town today, so I won’t get serious with you this time. But

something unserious? Then what kind of havoc would he wreak if he got serious? Who did this little rascal belong to? Why he was such a wild

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

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