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!

face turned pale as he hastily

did Bryant release him, and I turned to Allen wearily, “I’ve paid

“You…”

with Bryant’s menacing

her room, and couldn’t help but

a comforting smile. “No, dear, he was just angry. He’s never

“Okay…”

comfortable and her illness was taken

room, only Allen and Leroy

immediately tried to curry favor. “Jane,

Ferguson for me? Make sure he understands I wasn’t trying to hit you. When has Uncle ever raised a hand to you?”

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my lips, gently reminding him, “It’s not okay to

“It’s your fault! Mr. Ferguson looked so upset, How am I supposed to get into

back of his head.

to their quarrel and walked straight out of the

had left, but found him standing not far

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