The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 286

The awards ceremony ended smoothly,

In the evening, the villagers gradually moved into the community.

Everyone's noses tingled when they looked at the luxurious and beautiful neighborhood. They never thought that they would one day live in such a place.

The families returned to their homes, preparing to celebrate by whipping up a feast.

Stephen and George watched from outside.

The photographer broadcasted the event live, and the audience in the stream was full of admiration.

"They've worked hard for all their lives and can finally enjoy some peace."

"Although I'm a bit envious that they can live in such big houses, I know they've earned it." "The community is so lively. It feels like a New Year celebration."

"It really is lively, but has anyone else noticed that no one is inviting George and Stephen in?"

"Yeah, even Dr. Rodman was invited in, but why not George and Stephen?"

"I can understand George not being invited, but isn't Stephen the Grand Marshal's mentee? He's done so much for Riveria before, so he shouldn't be left out like this."

Everyone found it strange.

as well as the Grand Marshal's mentee, the one who brought peace to Riveria three years ago. Some of the villagers might even have been Stephen's subordinates three

village chief had said during the awards ceremony. "Unfortunately,

all confused. What

Stephen was not who?

Stephen not invited because he

stood there for a while and also felt

hasn't anyone invited

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smell the aroma of food drifting

They had no time for a proper meal at

villagers on the pretense of asking if they were satisfied with their new homes, hoping they would

watching his every move. It

a dozen homes, no one invited

The sky darkened.

7.30 p.m., Stephen arrived at the village chief's house and saw the latter slowly walking out with

hospitalized, but due to the special nature of the day, he strongly requested to return home. The hospital did not want to release him, but

around them. He had falsely accused the villagers and caused the chief to nearly die. For a moment,

the atmosphere became tense, a shout

come look! Someone has delivered a

out of their homes and looked at the center of the community area. At some

over and surrounded the