The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 17

Stephen had asked why, yet the answers he received seemed completely unrelated, However, every response answered his question perfectly.

the widows of the Why did Ethan treat those women so well? It was because they w fallen heroes. Their husbands had sacrificed their lives for Riveria, and Riveria's prosperity was built on the sacrifice of those men.

Did their families not deserve such luxurious homes? They did; they more than deserved it.

"What..." Stephen suddenly felt his throat go dry.

The officials behind were stunned, not to mention George and the other governors watching the livestream.

Zane sighed softly. He knew Ethan would not have any mistresses, but now that the truth was out, he could not help but feel a deep respect for Ethan. The man had taken on the burden of the entire province's well-being all by himself.

"No wonder Riveria is thriving. With someone like him around, Riveria will only get better!"

Liam gulped hard, finally understanding why Ethan was so calm that morning. Since he had nothing to hide, he had nothing to fear, not even false accusations or slander, especially when the women in question were the families of the fallen heroes.

senses, their expressions now serious as they looked

this is the

sweat trickled down George's

expression turned grim. He could not think

on the table. "Their husbands gave their lives for Riveria, and Ethan spent his money and time to take care of them. But instead of thanking him, you arrested him instead?" Stephen shrank back, mumbling, "That's not it.

"What do you mean by that? Are you saying they don't

George, thinking Ethan really had a harem. However, not only did it turn out to be

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a great man! How could they

shivered, rendered speechless by the revelation. George

for the families of heroes instead of having them as mistresses. If word got out, he could forget about ruining Ethan's reputation. Someone might even

and all his punches were usually spot on. George muttered to himself, "How could I have been

to whisper

knew Ethan wouldn't be involved in something like this. He's not that kind of person." "Arresting someone

new guy competent? Did he drag us all here without evidence

behind him, Stephen's face flickered between red

all of you!" He snapped coldly, silencing the officials, and said, "This has to