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?”

yes! I wouldn’t dare…

face turned pale as he hastily

Allen wearily,

“You…”

with Bryant’s menacing look, he remained. silent.

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 laid a hand on

“Okay…”

was comfortable and her illness was taken care

only

bravado gone. Seeing me, Allen immediately tried to curry

he understands I wasn’t

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

please, talk 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

furious, slapped Leroy on the back of his head. “Ingrate! Who

didn’t want to listen to their quarrel

had left, but found him standing not

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