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.”

grave tone, “Today’s perpetrator, the one who took Marilla, he killed two members of a high school

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

these kindred spirits had suffered from bullying in their youth, making them despise such

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

“Deep pockets? Connections?”

their names. I want to see just how rich

rage, “How’s

in a coma, but they’re fighting

we have now is enough to prosecute

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

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 this, and those who are responsible

a regular dad could think of to avenge his daughter,”

your department must deal with cases like this all the

are you so invested in this one? Did you know the

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

caught the couple off guard.

to escape was because she convinced that man. She said she would stand by that girl through her ordeal and help get revenge.

how that might sound, Aaron added in a bland tone, “Marilla is innocent, pure like a sanctuary. I hope she can always be as trusting as she is now, with no lies or deception in

met his gaze, her eyes

it’s Marilla’s wish, then I’m even more

a twinge of guilt, “I’ve been such a lousy brother. All these years, she suffered at home, and I was so oblivious. It took me years

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

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

his eyes as he caressed

them with a parting word, “I’ll send the documents later. Don’t cross the legal line, but apart from

wellbeing, Mr. and Mrs. Abernathys said goodbye to Aaron and hurried to Jareth’s estate.

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