Chapter 187:

The couple exchanged looks, realizing that Sarah had deserted them. Left with no other option, they made their way out under the disapproving and inquisitive stares of the gathered crowd.

Once Sarah had exited, the throng of people within the house slowly dissipated, trailing after her.

It was only then that Kallie allowed herself a moment of relief. She exhaled deeply, composed herself, and straightened her clothes.

Walking toward the door, Kallie paused to bow respectfully to the senior man. Her eyes conveyed deep gratitude as she made gestures of thanks, acknowledging his timely help.

The senior man simply waved it off. “I simply spoke the truth. It wasn’t much of a help, really. Besides, you helped me once when I was in a bind, so it was only right that I stand up for you in your moment of need.”

The senior man then nudged the child toward Kallie.

“I’ll leave him to you.”

The child stood timidly before Kallie, his head bowed, too frightened to meet her gaze.

Despite being deceived by the boy previously, Kallie’s heart softened toward him upon seeing his distress.

She squatted down to his level, typed a message on her phone, then played the text aloud with the text-to-speech function to reassure him. “I know you’re young and might not fully understand the consequences of your actions. I won’t hold this against you.”

The child tentatively lifted his eyes, his voice quivering as he asked, “Really? You’re not going to hand me over to the police?”

Kallie shook her head, a gesture of her sincere forgiveness.

As she did so, she studied the boy more closely, her look thoughtful. Despite wearing a suit meant for a child, it hung awkwardly on him, revealing threadbare clothes beneath.

Kallie surmised that neither the couple who had argued earlier nor the individuals who later accused her of cheating were the boy’s actual parents. It seemed likely that he was merely a destitute child whom Sarah had coaxed into playing a part, perhaps promising him some basic necessities in return for his cooperation.

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of right and wrong were often

his actions were illegal. He only sensed that he had

didn’t mean any harm. I just wanted some of the leftover food from today’s feast. But that intimidating lady

mix of frustration and pity settling in. She turned to Irene and asked her

expression filled with confusion. “This boy can confirm that Sarah was behind all of this. Kallie, are you really going to let this

of letting it slide, nor did she feel any inclination

him into a public dispute to testify against Sarah would likely expose him and

grew stern as she considered

Kallie to take the child away, Jake had been present. If Jake were to

her. It was more likely that he

felt powerless to act against Sarah. With Jake’s support behind

she had to let this incident pass for now, but she silently vowed not to forget it

man had been watching her intently the entire time. His gaze seemed

he had located the

can’t recall her face or name anymore, but I know I need to

empathy filling her as she realized there was little she could

recall any details about the person he was searching for. With her wide network of contacts, she felt confident in her

politely declined her offer. He insisted that it was a personal matter and did

the festivities. Instead, he slipped out through the back door, seeking a quiet

a group of

emerged, they quickly closed in around him, their faces twisting into malicious

Got a

of bones trying to play the hero. Pathetic! Should we break his hands or his feet

senior man met their threats with a cold, authoritative stare. “Back off!” he

brandishing clubs, advanced toward the senior man

before they could reach the senior man, several

pulled up, with a stretched Lincoln

assisted the senior man into the vehicle. The assailants watched in stunned silence, their hostile demeanor replaced by sheer astonishment. Who was this old-timer?

surprise, they found themselves forcefully subdued

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