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 at George and

is the so-called

of cold sweat trickled down George's

He could not think of

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. Why would Ethan give them such luxurious houses if something fishy

"What do you mean by that? Are you saying they don't deserve to live in such

Just moments ago, they believed Stephen and George, thinking Ethan really had a harem. However, not only did it turn out to be untrue, but Ethan had even been using his own money to care for the widows of the

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had misjudged such a great man! How could they

by the revelation. George also

was far beyond what he had anticipated. He never thought Ethan was wholeheartedly caring for the families of heroes instead of having them as mistresses. If word got out, he could

of people before, and all his punches were usually spot on. George

started to whisper

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

here without evidence to

between red and pale. He

"This has to be Ethan's