When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 140

et it carried a chill that could make one’s blood run cold.

His voice was calm, yet

It seemed, if Allen dared, he would crush Allen’s hand without hesitation.

This was perhaps the first time I truly felt what it was like to be protected by him.

But, it felt too late, leaving no ripples in my heart.

Allen moved slightly, realizing that he, a burly man, couldn’t budge in Bryant’s grip. He shivered and quickly explained.

“Mr. Ferguson, it was an accident, I swear!”

Aunt Cheryl looked scared by the confrontation. “Jane…”

I wanted to teach Allen a lesson, but with my aunt looking so frail, it didn’t seem right.

I could only tug at Bryant’s arm. “Let it go, release him.”

persuaded. His gaze fixed on Allen, “Touch her again, and I’ll chop off your hands,

yes! I wouldn’t dare…

turned pale as he hastily

I turned to Allen wearily, “I’ve

“You…”

but confronted with Bryant’s menacing look,

I helped Aunt Cheryl into her room, and couldn’t help but ask, “Has… has Uncle ever hit you over these

managing a comforting smile.

“Okay…”

comfortable and her illness was taken care

living room, only Allen

Allen immediately tried to curry favor.

Ferguson for me? Make sure he understands I wasn’t trying to hit you. When has Uncle ever raised a hand to

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gently reminding him, “It’s not okay to

again, happy? Just please, talk to him for me,” Allen pleaded. “It’s your fault! Mr. Ferguson looked so upset, How am

the back of his head. “Ingrate! Who was I doing this

quarrel and walked

thought Bryant had left, but found him standing not far