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?”

wouldn’t dare… You have my word!

turned pale as he hastily

I turned to Allen wearily, “I’ve

“You…”

but confronted with Bryant’s menacing

into her room, and couldn’t help but ask, “Has… has Uncle ever hit you

bed, her head down, pondering for a while before managing a comforting smile. “No, dear, he was just angry. He’s never

“Okay…”

she was comfortable and her illness was

the living room, only Allen and Leroy remained.

immediately

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

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my lips, gently reminding him, “It’s

to him for me,” Allen pleaded. “It’s your fault! Mr. Ferguson looked so upset, How am I supposed to get into the Ferguson Group now?”

his head. “Ingrate! Who was I doing this

their quarrel and walked straight out of the

but found him standing not far from the door. Seeing me, he strode over.

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