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Chapter 269 So You’ve Got Principles

Of course, Jean wasn’t just guessing blindly.

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The information Jolene had gathered included more than Edgar’s personal details–it also covered his family background.

Edgar came from a single–parent household.

His parents had divorced long ago, and he now lived alone with his mother.

Fate clearly hadn’t been kind to him.

His mother, his only support, had suffered an unfortunate accident years prior that left her paralyzed.

The already fragile family had lost its income overnight, suddenly burdened with overwhelming hardship.

Now, Edgar and his mother lived entirely on welfare.

Not only did he have to care for a mother who couldn’t take care of herself, but most of the little aid they received went toward her medical needs. He dreamed every day of her recovering, even if it was just a tiny

bit at a time.

extremely frugally, saving wherever

you money, didn’t he?” Jean stared into Edgar’s eyes. “He probably gave you a decent amount. You wanted to use that

let out a

sideways glance. “So what

and cold. “My mom

gave you, I can give you too.” Jean narrowed

second. He shook his head and rejected her outright. “I already made a

expect you to be so

and quiet, heavy with darkness. “Even if you’ve got surveillance footage and evidence, I’m not saying

to testify.” Edgar’s tone stayed flat. “But I won’t testify t staying out of

yone. I’m

one breath, he instinctively glanced toward the edge of the grove. “That’s all I’ve got to say. Can

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269 So

even tougher

A total iron wall.

Bend but never break…

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