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

as he hastily assured.

to Allen wearily, “I’ve paid Auntie’s medical bills. As for anything else,

“You…”

but confronted with Bryant’s menacing

but ask, “Has… has Uncle ever hit you over

before managing a comforting smile. “No, dear, he was just angry. He’s never laid a hand on

“Okay…”

was comfortable and her illness was

only Allen and

Seeing me, Allen immediately tried to curry favor. “Jane,

Make sure he understands I wasn’t trying to hit

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lips, gently reminding him, “It’s not okay to hit anyone.”

please, talk to him for me,” Allen pleaded. “It’s your fault! Mr. Ferguson

Leroy on the back of his head. “Ingrate! Who was I doing this

want to listen to their quarrel and walked straight out of the

not far from the door. Seeing me, he strode

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