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?”

dare… You have my

as he

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

“You…”

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

couldn’t help but ask, “Has…

managing a comforting smile. “No, dear, he was just angry. He’s never laid a hand on me, don’t

“Okay…”

her illness was taken care of, I stood

room, only Allen

Seeing me, Allen immediately tried to curry favor.

for me? Make sure he understands I wasn’t trying

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reminding him, “It’s not

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 now?” Leroy

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

want to listen to their quarrel and

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

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