His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 687

Chapter 687

Seeing Aaron’s solemn expression, the couple grew serious too.

“Aaron, spill it.”

“You two, crusading around like modern–day Robin Hood and Maid Marian, your reputation precedes you,” Aaron’s voice dripped with feign bitterness.

Thaddeus couldn’t help but glance at his wife beside him, lifting his large hand to cradle the nape of her neck, tenderly kneading, “Not me, I just follow Evadne’s lead. It’s all her smart, kind–hearted.”

“Aaron’s poking fun at us, and there you go, playing the modest card and dumping the big hat on me. You’re going to give me so much pressure one of these days!”

Evadne squinted her dazzling eyes and nudged him in the ribs with her elbow.

“I’m not mocking. I’m dead serious.”

took on a grave tone, “Today’s perpetrator, the one who took

clouded Thaddeus‘ eyes, a frost seeming to spread across his handsome features. And Evadne’s

these kindred spirits had suffered from bullying in

even had compromising photos taken, forced to be their slave. If she didn’t comply, they’d threaten to blast those photos over the school network. The girl and her father reported it to the police more than once, but it was always dismissed for lack of evidence. Those five brutes, with two of them

“Deep pockets? Connections?”

me their

“How’s the

but they’re

-the evidence we have now is enough to prosecute those

following the proper channels, Aaron, you wouldn’t be coming to me

hard, his tone somber, “Murder is murder, and it calls for justice. I feel for that father, but I don’t condone what he did. He must face the law. But his daughter is innocent. She didn’t deserve any of

regular dad could think of to avenge his

cases

curiously, “Why are you so invested in this one? Did you know

Marilla, tearful and adorable even in distress, flashed before Aaron’s eyes, warming his heart, “First, because the consequences of this bullying are too vile for me to stomach. Second, Marilla asked me to make sure justice is served for

of Marilla caught the couple off

then, in the crisis, Marilla’s ability to escape was because she convinced that man. She said she would stand by that girl through her ordeal and help get revenge.

sanctuary. I hope she can always be as trusting as she

met his gaze, her eyes reflecting an unfathomable emotion.

it’s Marilla’s wish, then I’m even

she suffered at home, and I was so oblivious.

short; you’re a great brother, and I can vouch for that.”

you, where would Marilla find such a devoted boyfriend? Just for that, you’ve already won.”

melted, desire flooding his eyes as he caressed

an almost imperceptible sadness, opened the car door and left them with a parting word, “I’ll send the documents later. Don’t cross the legal line, but

and Mrs. Abernathys said goodbye to

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