Chapter 239 Something Different

“Fanny, she knows she’s wrong, but the kid can’t go without milk.” Beny said, popping a peanut into his m*uth. “Don’t worry, I’ve got her under control. Dragged her back from town, and now she’s clear that running off won’t work. She’s given up and says she wants to settle down with me.”

Dickson chimed in with frustration, “Beny, I hate to say it, but it’s been three years. How come you still haven’t sorted her out?”

“Well, being a university student, she’s literate and harder to handle,” Beny chuckled. “But hey, Dickson, the girl you brought back this time is really good–looking! She seems well- behaved too. Maybe 1-”

Fanny cut him off sharply. “Don’t even think about it! The village head fancies her, and they’re coming over soon to check her out. Wipe that lecherous grin off your face!”

Fanny sneered, “Thank goodness this girl is dim–witted. Otherwise, with your lecherous. look, I’d have to figure out a way to fool her!”

“Alright, let’s put an end to this discussion,” Dickson intervened. “Keep a close watch on the man Yarra brought along. Make sure he doesn’t come out.”

Beny’s anger flared at the mention of it. “He’s just some brat who popped out of nowhere, daring to meddle in our village’s affairs. It’s really getting on my nerves.”

Dickson frowned. “He’s no ordinary fellow. Even with ten times the sedatives, he wouldn’t go down. If it weren’t for the village head’s help, he might’ve snatched Yarra away! What then? The whole family would be in trouble thanks to you!”

They’re not involved. Yarra just

close watch,”

get out,” Beny assured his mother

meat.”

meal unperturbed, seemingly accustomed to such

and warm family. But beneath

to follow Wynter inside the house, but Gary stood behind

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stayed put.

express herself verbally, Yarra communicated with her eyes, silently urging Wynter to glance

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smile before shutting the door. Yarra pondered whether Wynter hadn’t grasped her silent plea or

to be insane.

more desperate Yarra felt the more

She chewed on a piece of

name isn’t as cool

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