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.”

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

dare…

face turned pale as he hastily

Bryant release him, and I turned to Allen wearily, “I’ve paid

“You…”

was clearly unhappy, but confronted with Bryant’s menacing

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

pondering for a while before managing a comforting smile. “No, dear, he was just angry. He’s never laid

“Okay…”

couldn’t probe further. After ensuring she was comfortable and her illness was

the living room, only Allen

bravado gone. Seeing me, Allen immediately

for me? Make sure he understands I wasn’t trying to hit you. When

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gently reminding him, “It’s not okay

won’t hit her again, happy? Just please, talk to him for me,” Allen pleaded. “It’s your

slapped Leroy on the back of his head. “Ingrate! Who was I doing

their quarrel and walked straight

not

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