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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perspective, the boundaries of right and

boy likely didn’t even know his actions were illegal. He only sensed that he had

his hands and began to sob. “I’m sorry, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean any harm. I just wanted some of

settling in. She turned to Irene and asked her to help

at Kallie, her expression filled with confusion. “This boy can confirm that Sarah was

shook her head decisively. Naturally, she had no intention of letting it slide, nor did she feel any inclination to

dispute to testify against Sarah would likely expose him and his family to serious

grew stern as she

to take the child away, Jake had been present. If Jake were to see this child now, he would understand

little faith that Jake would support her. It was more likely that he might do something drastic for the sake of

against Sarah. With Jake’s support behind Sarah, her hands

incident pass for now, but she silently vowed not to forget it and to find a way to even the score

Kallie turned and noticed the senior man had been watching

used gestures to inquire if he

head sadly. “I can’t recall her face or name anymore, but I know I

realized there was

if he could recall any details about the person he was searching for. With her wide network of contacts, she felt confident in her ability to locate almost

man, however, politely declined her offer. He insisted that it was a

senior man chose not to rejoin the festivities. Instead, he slipped out through the back

group of Sarah’s associates

in around him, their

Miss Miller’s plans. Got a death wish?” one of them

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

with a cold, authoritative

lost their composure and, brandishing clubs, advanced toward the senior

senior man, several

pulled up, with a stretched

deference, and assisted the senior man into the vehicle. The assailants watched in stunned silence, their hostile demeanor replaced by sheer

could further process their surprise, they found

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