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.”

wasn’t easily persuaded. His gaze fixed on Allen, “Touch her again, and

I wouldn’t dare… You

face turned pale as he

release him, and I turned to Allen wearily, “I’ve paid Auntie’s medical bills. As for anything else, drop

“You…”

but confronted with Bryant’s menacing look,

helped Aunt Cheryl into her room, and couldn’t help but ask,

the bed, her head down, pondering for a while before managing a comforting smile. “No, dear, he was just angry. He’s

“Okay…”

comfortable and her

room, only

gone. Seeing me, Allen immediately tried to curry favor. “Jane,

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 hit

to him for me,” Allen pleaded. “It’s your fault! Mr. Ferguson looked so upset, How am I supposed to

furious, slapped Leroy on the back of his head. “Ingrate! Who

quarrel and walked straight out of the

Bryant had left, but found him standing not far from the door. Seeing

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