CHAPTER 76

The reactions of the people to the 280-pound man being lifted off his feet and getting sent crashing back were not subtle.

While Jane’s mouth and eyes widened, Jacob dropped the ice cube in his mouth. Dorothy opened her mouth so much her artificial teeth set came loose. Veronica covered her mouth with her hand.

Jane’s father came rushing in anger, but Jane stopped him.

Most people began to murmur, wondering what the hell was wrong with Benjamin. At the same time, some began running their opinions about Donovan. “Isn’t he a pro-wrestler? How can he lose to some waiter from nowhere?” “Are you guys sure he isn’t an imposter?”

Their words were clearly directed at Jane and her family and made them feel quite uncomfortable.

The police officer came to check up on Donovan who was knocked out cold. (I only received a weaker knuckle punch to the throat, but this big guy got a full-blown punch to the chin. If his neck wasn’t as thick, he’d have suffered some serious injury.)

a low voice, “Dad, why are you just standing? Go and

shiver running through her body. “If he didn’t even do that much to stand up for his

could he back what the useless son-in-law did?

had done for her. The remnant anger she was feeling

breath, wondering what would have happened to her had Benjamin slapped her at the Rye’s Pizzas. What if she lost a tooth or two? She couldn’t even imagine herself smiling with a missing tooth. She could always use artificial teeth, but why make matters

gold coin from the wooden gift

no value in staying there anymore, so she also began to walk

if they’ll be light or not, though.” Suddenly, something smacked her butt so hard, she jumped off her feet for a second and hissed in pain. She looked back, and it was Jane’s mother who had just swung her walking stick. “Why did you hit me, granny?” she rubbed her butt as it hurt quite a bit. “A thief is stealing our gold,” the old woman yelled and kept swinging

down in a chair and told her it wasn’t a thief, but she didn’t

“What are you talking about?” Jane rebuked. “She’s not a dog!” “I never said she was,” Elizabeth didn’t back down. “It’s better to bind her ankle than to send her to a mental hospital.” Jane gritted her teeth. “She isn’t a mental patient.” Despite her efforts, Elizabeth didn’t look convinced. “You know that, forgive me for inviting you. I’ll be sending your diamond rings

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