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

“Who is that kid? Why is he testifying against

face paled as the thought hit

clenched together, trembling. “Why aren’t

Thomas remained silent.

His

eyes

as he stared blankly at the screen, as if

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

Back in the courtroom.

phone

the photo album. What Edgar

Her brow gradually furrowed as she

tense silence gripped

like the very air was thick

they were dying to see it. Everyone wanted the truth–needed the truth. And now

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The

wrestled

or not to reveal the

back. He would be stabbing Thomas in the back, completely

guilt was

hadn’t hurt him. On the contrary, he’d given him money–more than he’d

And yet…

hadn’t meant for things to go this way, not

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