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 hands, got

dare… You

face turned pale as

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

“You…”

with Bryant’s

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

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

“Okay…”

ensuring she was comfortable and her illness was taken care

only Allen and

bravado gone. Seeing me, Allen

for me? Make sure he understands I wasn’t

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my lips, gently reminding him, “It’s not okay to hit

alright, I won’t hit her again, happy? Just please, talk to him for me,” Allen pleaded. “It’s your fault! Mr. Ferguson looked so upset, How

of his head. “Ingrate! Who was

their quarrel

had left, but found him standing not far from the

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