The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 56

The video went viral. It was all over social media, everyone's feeds, and even chat groups. Whenever the police officers saw Ethan, they felt a mix of feelings. They could not understand why Liam would treat Ethan, a man who'd committed so many heinous acts, so well. Would it not be easier to just put a bullet in him and be done with it?

Liam was also questioned by his parents and wife at home.

"Why are you helping that monster?"

"Do you know how many people are homeless because of him?"

"How do you sleep at night, knowing you're protecting someone like him?"

Liam faced a dilemma. He wanted to defend Ethan, but as he faced the accusatory looks of his loved ones, he found himself at a loss for words.

He felt helpless, sad, and also despair. Meanwhile, the reporter who interviewed Ethan got promoted.

At the Lowes' residence, Stephen, George, and Rachel gathered to watch parody videos mocking Ethan. Ethan's head had been photoshopped onto different bodies, and eggs were thrown at him, creating a hilarious video.

could not

online are so

"This is hilarious."

wonder if Ethan would pass

watch the parody videos as well. Out of

three years, he had been living in constant fear of Ethan, a rival he could never hope to defeat. He would even have nightmares about Ethan at

the public, enemy, the fear that haunted Brandon faded, allowing him to laugh harder than he had in years. However, the amusement did not lead them astray from their priorities. They must make as

Ethan made them laugh, but they also knew the message

down, being stabilizing

25 BONUS

not have enough confidence to survive the upcoming disaster. Therefore, they had to milk whatever money they could get from the city and leave as soon as possible. If they were too late, others might discover their

was worth a thousand

milking this situation for all it was worth, while Brandon continued to use the land that

for their efforts, and put on performances in front of the cameras, the people had a good impression of them, hence

money to them, hoping that they could restore order and peace in the city. Their pockets got filled

wife, left his house and returned to