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-

Edgar take out his phone, his eyes narrowed

wary glance at him. “Who is that kid? Why

as

trembling. “Why aren’t you saying

Thomas remained silent.

His

eyes

their focus as he stared blankly at the screen, as if lost

expression and wisely stopped pushing. She rubbed her

Back in the courtroom.

submitted Edgar’s phone to

screen remained on the photo album. What Edgar and Jolene wanted the court to see–was

closely. Her brow

tense silence

the very air

see it. Everyone wanted the truth–needed the truth. And now

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The

wrestled

to reveal the

once he did… there would be no turning back. He would be stabbing Thomas in the back, completely

the guilt

hurt him. On the contrary, he’d given him

And yet…

meant for things to go

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