Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 977

He did not force any more questions on Allen. He asked the cop. “Officer, can you get someone over to cut the chain off my cousin?”

The officer nodded. “Of course.”

He took out a walkie–talkie and asked the headquarters for backup.

“I shall take him away,” he said.

“Good.” Lewis nodded. “Tll stay here and wait for the other officers to arrive.”

“What right do you have to take me away? This is my home! You can’t take me away!” Allen struggled violently, but he was subdued by the officer after a while.

“If you don’t want to be shot, you’ll have to cooperate.” The officer was also about to explode with anger.

“Wait!” Larissa yelled.

The people downstairs looked up.

“Freddy!” Larissa couldn’t go down, so she had to talk to thin air. “That boy! Officer, please take him to the station with you! I suspect that he’s been abused by his father all along. On top of that please check him for signs of abuse!”

this, his face grew

He waved at Freddy. “Come here.”

said harshly, “Go

then at Allen. He felt torn.

looked at Freddy, he grew kind. “Don’t be afraid. I protect

toward Freddy. After a moment’s hesitation. Freddy took it.

You’re

widened his eyes and looked at him

Has your father been abusing you? The officer spoke in a gentle

Allen’s cold gaze, he dared not

kid for me? I need to escort this man to the car,”

Lewis nodded. “Alright”

took

Larissa. He bent down and said. “Hey, Freddy. Remember me? Larissa and I found you in

looked at him quietly

on the head.

that he wouldn’t hurt him,

Lewis saw how scrawny he was. His gaze was dull and unfocused compared to that of other children. It was

a few seconds to

only because I do the wrong things.” Even

He sighed and suppressed the anger in his chest, waiting