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.”

one who took Marilla, he killed two members

spread across his handsome features. And Evadne’s gaze turned icy too.

fate that both of these kindred spirits had suffered from bullying in their youth, making them despise such vile acts even more

a daughter who suffered two years of torment at the hands of those five, 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 having deep pockets and connections, left the father and daughter without recourse, at the mercy of their tormentors. In the end, the girl couldn’t bear the humiliation and

“Deep pockets? Connections?”

like a predator ready to pounce, “Give me their names. I want to see just

rage, “How’s the girl

a coma, but they’re

the medical examination records -the evidence we have now is enough to prosecute those

wouldn’t be coming to me and Thaddeus,” Evadne

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

think of to avenge his daughter,” murmured

deal with cases

are you so invested in this one? Did

this bullying

mention of Marilla caught the couple off

man. She said she would stand by that girl through her ordeal and help get revenge. I

added in a bland tone, “Marilla is innocent, pure like a sanctuary. I hope she can always be as

met his gaze, her eyes reflecting an unfathomable emotion.

wish, then I’m even more determined to fulfill it.”

“I’ve been such a lousy brother. All these years, she suffered at home, and I was so oblivious.

a great brother, and I

a kiss on his neck, “Don’t forget, without you, where would Marilla find such a devoted boyfriend? Just for

flooding his eyes as he caressed her waist

almost imperceptible sadness, opened the car door and left them with a parting word, “I’ll send the

their sister’s wellbeing, Mr. and Mrs. Abernathys said goodbye to Aaron and

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