When the Family 287

Chapter 287 The Ultimate Betrayal

A flicker of hesitation flashed in Edgar’s eyes.

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He turned to glance at Jolene. She simply gave him a small nod, her gaze laced with encouragement.

The boy lowered his eyes. Conflict stirred in his chest, but after a moment of silence, he made up his mind. Slowly, he reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone.

Unlocking the screen, Edgar ope

his photo album and quickly located several images.

The display froze on a set of photos. Then, without saying a word, he handed the phone to Jolene.

Every pair of eyes in the room locked onto the phone with burning curiosity.

What exactly was on that device?

Could this boy really be holding the smoking gun that would end it all?

A buzz of murmurs spread through the

d, and meanwhile-

out

Selena whispered nervously, casting a wary glance at him. “Who is that kid?

paled as

trembling. “Why

Thomas remained silent.

His

eyes

as he stared blankly at the screen, as if lost

shift in his expression and wisely stopped pushing. She rubbed her temples, frustration brewing, the knot

Back in the courtroom.

submitted Edgar’s phone to

screen remained on the photo album. What Edgar and Jolene wanted the court

the pictures closely. Her brow gradually furrowed as

silence gripped

felt like the very

to see it. Everyone wanted the truth–needed

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wrestled

or not to reveal

there would be no turning back. He would be stabbing Thomas in the

the guilt

him. On the contrary, he’d

And yet…

hadn’t meant for things to go this

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