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.”

still seething, wasn’t easily persuaded. His gaze fixed on Allen, “Touch

dare… You

pale

Allen wearily, “I’ve paid Auntie’s medical bills. As for

“You…”

unhappy, but confronted with Bryant’s

helped Aunt Cheryl into her room, and couldn’t help but ask, “Has… has Uncle

a comforting smile. “No, dear, he was just angry. He’s never laid a hand on me,

“Okay…”

was comfortable and her

only Allen and Leroy

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

Make sure he understands I wasn’t trying

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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

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

to listen to their quarrel and walked straight out

found him standing not far from the door. Seeing