The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 21

Following George's order to retreat, Stephen left sheepishly with his men. As Stephen walked away,

he overheard whispered discussions behind him.

"Ethan is a good person, yet he's been arrested?"

"Yeah, who else cares so much about these widows besides him?"

"Arresting such a good person is really disheartening."

Everyone knew deep down that nobody wanted to take care of those people. If someone were to manage the situation, how much money would they have to spend each year? They would have to misappropriate funds from other areas, like meal allowances or something

Liam stepped forward and said to Stephen, "Since Mr. Rivers isn't keeping any women, shouldn't we release him?"

.Stephen was fuming inside. "Release him? Just because he's clean here doesn't mean he's

clean."

He did not want to hear the discussions behind him anymore, so he quickened his pace and left promptly, leaving the other officials looking at each other in bewilderment.

us here,

thing I've seen in my entire

futures are all

dejected. Ethan was clearly innocent, so why would they

to him, patted his

confused. "What did Mr. Rivers do

sighed and looked up at the sky. "His mistake was being too exceptional. They won't allow someone so outstanding to

as he slowly walked away. Liam remained rooted to the spot, unable to process the idea

it all as the chief of police, having dealt with many criminals and their reasons for committing crimes.

to have such an absurd group of people manage Riveria... Liam dared not think about

Chapter 21

the women Ethan was supposedly involved

of over ten thousand people, a young man

Brandon! Something big just happened!" he shouted as

ran,

was on

as if

community hall, a somewhat thin man with distinctive features and glasses sat on a

grow tobacco here. We also never smuggle people across the border either. What

that, he hung up the phone and heaved a heavy sigh. Those were all things they to