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,

a frost seeming to spread across his handsome

that both of these kindred spirits had suffered from bullying in their youth, making them

once, but

“Deep pockets? Connections?”

a predator ready to pounce, “Give me their

“How’s the

a coma, but they’re

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

proper channels, Aaron, you wouldn’t be coming

he did. He must face the law. But his daughter is innocent. She didn’t deserve any of this, and those who are responsible

could think of to

department must deal with cases like this all

are you so invested in this one?

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

Marilla caught

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. I

I hope she can always be as trusting

eyes

even more

and I was so oblivious. It took me years to see, and I wouldn’t have known if

yourself short; you’re a great brother, and I

neck, “Don’t forget, without you, where would Marilla find such

melted, desire flooding his eyes as he caressed her waist and captured her soft lips.

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

said

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