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…

pale as he hastily

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

“You…”

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

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

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 me,

“Okay…”

her illness was taken care of,

the living room, only Allen

immediately tried to curry favor. “Jane,

please speak to Mr. Ferguson for me? Make sure he understands I wasn’t

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my lips, gently reminding him,

I won’t hit her again, happy? Just 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

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

to listen to their quarrel and

left, but found him standing not far

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