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…

pale as he hastily

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

“You…”

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

I helped Aunt Cheryl into her room, and couldn’t help but ask,

down, pondering for a while before managing a comforting smile. “No, dear,

“Okay…”

and her illness was taken care of, I

only Allen and Leroy

bravado gone. Seeing me, Allen immediately

I wasn’t

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reminding him,

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

on the back of his head. “Ingrate!

to their quarrel and walked straight out of the

Bryant had left, but found him standing not far from the door. Seeing

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