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-

take out his phone, his eyes

that kid? Why is he testifying against you? What if… he actually has

paled as

together, trembling.

Thomas remained silent.

His

eyes

focus as he stared blankly at

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

Back in the courtroom.

Edgar’s phone to

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

the pictures closely. Her brow gradually furrowed as she

tense silence gripped the

like the very air

holding their breath. Whatever was in those photos, they were dying to see it. Everyone wanted

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The

wrestled with

or not to reveal the

turning back. He would be

the guilt was

contrary, he’d given him money–more than he’d

And yet…

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

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