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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

a decent amount. You wanted to use that money to improve your mom’s situation,

that, Jean let out a small

regained some composure, shot her a sideways glance. “So what if it’s

lips together, voice sharp and cold. “My mom really needs that money, so forget it. I’m not backing

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

already made a deal with him. I’m not going to break that

chuckled. “Didn’t expect you to be so

heavy with 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 as I deny seeing anything, no

because you want me to testify.” Edgar’s tone stayed flat. “But I won’t testify t staying out

yone. I’m

breath, he instinctively glanced toward the edge

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was even tougher than

A total iron wall.

Bend but never break…