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.”

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

dare…

pale

then did Bryant release him, and I turned to Allen wearily, “I’ve paid Auntie’s medical bills.

“You…”

confronted with Bryant’s

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

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

“Okay…”

probe further. After ensuring she was comfortable and her illness was taken care of,

room, only Allen and

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

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

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him, “It’s

your fault! Mr. Ferguson looked so upset, How am I supposed to get into the Ferguson

back of his head. “Ingrate!

want to listen to their quarrel and

thought Bryant had left, but found him standing not far

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