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

Thaddeus‘ eyes, a frost seeming to spread across his handsome features. And Evadne’s gaze turned icy too.

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

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 chose

“Deep pockets? Connections?”

me their

eyes reddened with rage, “How’s the girl

a coma, but they’re fighting to save her.”

we have now is enough

the proper channels, Aaron, you wouldn’t be coming to me and Thaddeus,” Evadne cut through his intentions sharply.

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 this, and those who are responsible should

regular dad could think of to avenge his daughter,” murmured Thaddeus, his

with cases like this all the

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

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,

sudden mention of Marilla caught

would

I hope she can always be as trusting as she is now, with no lies or deception

met his gaze, her eyes

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

I was so oblivious. It took me years to see, and I wouldn’t have known if not for Evadne. I’m really no good.”

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

you, where would Marilla find such a devoted boyfriend?

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

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

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

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