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.”

on Allen, “Touch her again, and

wouldn’t dare… You have my

face turned pale as he

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

“You…”

confronted with Bryant’s menacing

into her room, and couldn’t help but ask, “Has… has Uncle ever hit you

comforting smile.

“Okay…”

comfortable and her illness was taken care of, I

only

bravado gone. Seeing me, Allen immediately tried to curry

I wasn’t trying

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Chapter 140

lips, gently reminding him,

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

furious, slapped Leroy on the back of his

didn’t want to listen to their quarrel and walked

found him standing not far from the door.

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