Chapter 544
The two men looked at each other, and only then did they realize Jean saw through their facade.
Edgar walked over a few steps, “Susan told you?”
Jean blinked, “I threatened Susan. Don’t blame her.”
The man held her fingers, “I didn’t intend to hide it from you.” “I understand that you are worried about us.”
She was referring to her and the child.
While beaming, Jean withdrew her hand, “But keep in mind that I’m not delicate. The more information you withhold from me, the more I’ll want to know, and the sooner I need to figure it out on my own. Why not tell me right away?”
Nathan was thrown into an awkward third-wheel situation.
He coughed for attention, “This is too much public display affection for my liking. I’ll leave you two some room.”
“About that lawyer, I’ll handle it,” Nathan said as he left.
Lawyer?
It appears that things are going bad to worse. Again.
Edbert genuinely wanted Edgar to experience some consequences, exactly as Jean had expected.
“Let’s chat,” she spoke softly, her fingertips grazing the back of his hand.
Edgar’s eyes somewhat darkened.
He explained to Jean, “A villager was collecting firewood when he heard a woman sobbing nearby at a mountain. He went by and discovered Xena there.”
He paused momentarily.
What a scene it was…
unwilling to disclose the next information. “Officer Bunnings contacted me, and he said that Xena had been
could see the
overt admiration for Xena, but rather because he believed the girl’s predicament was tragic. In this entire situation, she was
from the status
spoke softly, “whether
hoards itself poor; charity gives
was no one’s doing,
was in another, if he
his pawn no
right, I shouldn’t be too forgiving,”
caressed his cheek, “We can send her somewhere or call her relatives. There is always a place
It’s alright.”
the following several days, they saw sporadic visits
were on
but they
becoming rather absurd based on unsubstantiated
to formally request that the security guard
dressed herself and said,
the legal office today to resolve Xena’s issue when he called late last night. Although Jean was aware
go alone,”
a bit concerned. I’m scared that if you hit someone in public, you will truly be on the
ii
her follow since he
office, “Mr. Royden, your uncle has arrived. The location has also been vetted, and
they perform is
stepped inside the elevator, Jean deliberately
door didn’t seem to be accessible.
still unknown
Please enter, Mr. Royden.”
room door was opened, revealing Edbert seated in a wheelchair with sorrowful eyes. A thermos was in George’s hand as he stood next to
attorney, stood in opposition to them with the
Robert Martin,
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