Chapter 144

Haylan was a very loyal person.

He could never leave his brother behind, nor could he bear to watch his sibling’s life crumble. The bond between them was unbreakable, and he knew he had to do everything in his power to help

Upon seeing Perry in such a state, he resolved to pull his friend out of the quagmire. With determination in his heart, he set out to help Perry in any way he could.

Noah was taken aback. “You know about medicine?” he asked, surprised.

He wondered, “What kind of undercover operation is he?

“Did he really know medicine?”

“It’s been eight years, Haylan, and I can’t express my gratitude for your visit,” Perry said with a warm smile. “Your kindness

means a lot to me.”

His doctor had already given up on his legs. They were beyond repair, and there was no hope left for them.

Instead, Haylan brought a burst of sunshine into his monotonous life.

For years, he had been leading an incredibly miserable life, abandoned by everyone and left to fend for himself, all because he had offended Hugh’s nephew. And to make matters worse, after upsetting Hugh, no one cared about him anymore.

It was a delight for Haylan to come. Having him there was a source of happiness for him.

“I really know medicine, Haylan said.

“Let’s not get into that today. You brought barbecue, right? I haven’t had meat in ages. How about having dinner with me?” Perry suggested, his eyes lighting up at the sight of the juicy meat.

“Alright” Haylan nodded with tears in his eyes.

Noah arrived and quickly placed everything he had bought on the table, including the barbecue, milk, beer, and more. He even handed clean bowls and forks to Perry’s parents, making sure they had everything they needed for the meal.

Despite the stench emanating from a nearby trash station, Perry’s family enjoyed their meal with relish. The pungent odor was no match for their hearty appetites, and they savored each bite with gusto.

Perry’s father was even more emotional. “Noah, you’re a lifesaver! Every time you come over, we get to have a proper feast.”

Perry’s mother also added, “A friend in need is a friend indeed. And you, my dear, are Perry’s true brother”

As they savored their meal, they couldn’t help but let out contented sighs. They were so pleased with their food that they even carefully wrapped up the bones they had finished and discreetly stowed them away.

“Mr. and Mrs. Felicia, why are you hiding these bones?” Haylan frowned.

“For boiling soup.”

Perry’s mother beamed and exclaimed, “Noah is such a busy man. He can only come visit four times a month. But let me tell you, before he arrives, our house is completely bare! We’re out of oil, out of salt. We’re out of everything! That’s why we use these bones to make some soup to nourish Perry’s body”

bones are

this, Haylan immediately felt suffocated. The weight of

life, but he never could have predicted

a deep breath and spoke in a low, rumbling voice. These bones won’t cost you an arm and a leg. You can

Noah were left speechless. The weight of the situation hung heavily in the air, and a palpable tension filled

wrong” Haylan asked.

nephew issued a death threat. He dispatched someone to keep a watchful eye on Perry’s family. If they even thought about leaving the mountain, they’d send their thug to rough

his ear, “They’re trying to trap Perry

he exclaimed, “This

gurgled, his anger bubbling to the surface like

in

but stare at them. It was

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those

you’re looking to point fingers, blame me for overestimating myself. I didn’t have the

to Haylan, “Hey, Haylan, I’m sure you’ve been through a lot these past few years. You’ve

asked, “Were these new

enough with the questions,” he said

a long drag. His face was gloomy, and the smoke he

both a stimulant and a sedative for him, helping

hotter his temper got, the more

Haylan came to a decision. “Grab your things and come with me,” he

“This is

stuck in that mess, no

but I just can’t leave,” Perry said with a bitter

Haylan’s insistence, he refused to

would result in his parents‘ deaths at the hands

choice but to make a compromise. He weighed the options and decided that it was better

worry,” said Haylan coolly, “I’ll help you deal with the fact that someone’s

here, but please don’t get involved. We don’t stand a chance against them,”

Haylan to overcome those forces, feeling as though victory was within his grasp. With each passing moment, he grew more resolute and focused on his

to great lengths, even cutting himself

the harsh truth of it all

him straight

had witnessed many dark sides and faced the depths of hell. The drive in his heart had long been extinguished, leaving behind only fear for

and he didn’t

and fixed Perry with a steely gaze. “Don’t worry, Perry. I’m not the same person I was eight years ago. Those

to make a call. You guys pack your stuff. I’m getting you

place for Perry and his family to settle. With a sense of urgency, he described the situation and pleaded for her assistance. Lucy, always

exchanged a glance, but they were hesitant to start packing up their belongings.

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