Chapter 140

et it carried a chill that could make one’s blood run cold.

His voice was calm, yet

It seemed, if Allen dared, he would crush Allen’s hand without hesitation.

This was perhaps the first time I truly felt what it was like to be protected by him.

But, it felt too late, leaving no ripples in my heart.

Allen moved slightly, realizing that he, a burly man, couldn’t budge in Bryant’s grip. He shivered and quickly explained.

“Mr. Ferguson, it was an accident, I swear!”

Aunt Cheryl looked scared by the confrontation. “Jane…”

I wanted to teach Allen a lesson, but with my aunt looking so frail, it didn’t seem right.

I could only tug at Bryant’s arm. “Let it go, release him.”

Bryant, still seething, wasn’t easily persuaded. His gaze fixed on Allen, “Touch her again, and I’ll chop off your hands, got it?”

I wouldn’t dare… You have my word!

pale as

release him, and I turned to Allen wearily, “I’ve paid Auntie’s medical bills. As for anything

“You…”

clearly unhappy, but confronted with Bryant’s menacing look, he

room, and couldn’t help but ask, “Has… has

sat on the bed, her head down, pondering for a while before managing a comforting smile. “No, dear, he was just angry. He’s

“Okay…”

and her illness was taken care of, I

only Allen

Seeing me, Allen immediately tried to curry

he understands I wasn’t trying to hit you. When has Uncle ever raised

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pursed my lips, gently reminding him,

Just please, talk to him for me,” Allen pleaded. “It’s your fault! Mr. Ferguson looked so upset, How am I

back of his head.

listen to their quarrel and walked straight out of the

thought Bryant had left, but found him standing not far from

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