The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 744

To avoid his superiors blaming him for Hendrix losing too much blood, Jerry had him taken to his office. As he questioned Hendrix, he also tended to his wound.

Just as he finished, officers returned from the scene with two more people in tow.

"What are you doing? We're completely legal! I even gave her mother a wedding gift! Why are you bringing me to the station?" the man kept shouting angrily as he walked in.

Jerry frowned and turned to his colleague. "What's going on?"

"Oh, the courthouse reported them," the colleague explained. "They were there to register their marriage today, but the bride's ID didn't match her. The age didn't line up, either.

"Plus, she couldn't remember her full name and seemed a bit off. The courthouse staff suspected human trafficking, so they called us."

As the colleague spoke, Jerry glanced at the two newcomers.

tanned skin and delicate features made it clear she wasn't a local. It was no wonder the courthouse staff

looked away and said, "Have someone investigate this thoroughly. And keep that man quiet. There are other people in

giving his instructions, Jerry returned to his office. Hendrix's arm had been bandaged, and the

he looked at Hendrix and asked, "Mr.

"Yes."

"Was she from here?"

"No."

can you be sure she's

and looked

"Then, why-"

I'm not sure that I came here looking for her,' Hendrix interrupted. "I know they might be

Jerry had heard from

but the rasp underneath it sent

a moment, Jerry said,

worry. Once those men wake up, we'll question them thoroughly. However, since they're still in the hospital, you'll