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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.

turn, he lived extremely frugally, saving

stared into Edgar’s eyes. “He probably gave you a decent amount. You wanted to use that money to improve your mom’s situation, so you couldn’t say no.

let

glance. “So what if it’s about money? Wanting money

cold. “My mom really needs that money, so forget it. I’m not backing

Thomas gave you, I can give you too.” Jean narrowed her eyes and said

and rejected her outright. “I already made a deal with him. I’m not going to break that

chuckled. “Didn’t expect you

darkness. “Even if you’ve got surveillance footage and evidence, I’m not saying anything. That video only proves I was there that night. As long

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

yone. I’m

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

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So

tougher than

A total iron wall.

Bend but never break…