Chapter 741

Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy’s expressions turning grave at the words.

“Either every time he committed a crime, he’d cover his tracks, leaving not a single clue. But that doesn’t look like what a typical desperado or high–level hitman could normally do.”

With his long, lean fingers stroking his jaw, Aaron analyzed in a calm manner, “Which leads me to believe he’s a hired gun from overseas.”

“If that’s the case, tracking him down just got a lot tougher. The guy probably vanished right after the job, might’ve already fled the country under a fake ID,” Thaddeus‘ eyes darkened with concern.

“Didn’t Lily catch a glimpse of his face? We could have her come down to the station tomorrow, try to sketch out a face from her memory. I can get one of the best profile artists from the state to come over and draw a composite.”

A sharp glint flashed in Aaron’s eyes, “With a portrait, we might just dredge up more leads. We can’t drag our feet on this; memories fade, and the sketch could end up all wrong. We need it fresh.”

Evadne and Thaddeus exchanged a glance, about to interject, when a sweet yet steady voice came from

behind them.

what he looks

Marilla, her slender form descending the staircase gracefully, came into

hastily from the couch, feeling a sudden rush of

Marilla had a

and let her do

was grappling with the trauma of the incident and the heartache of her split

help Marilla forget that day’s horror. How could they possibly make her relive that pain, risking further harm to

voice was soft yet husky as he looked deeply into her eyes, “Your well–being, healthy and whole, is what’s

I

Aaron, Evadne.” Marilla shook her head gently with resolve in her eyes, “I’m fine now. All I want is to help you catch this man as possible as I can. Besides, I also want that man caught, and want to uncover

Jareth.”

They had kept the details from her, yet her keen

red eyes as she spoke of Jareth, clearly still deeply in love. He could tell she loved Jareth so much. There could be no other

a note of surprise in his voice, “Marilla,

small smile, “He’s always looked after me, indulged me, sacrificed

the word. But he harbored no thoughts of taking advantage;

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eyes reddened with unshed tears. Thaddeus sensed her emotional turmoil and took her hand, pressing

figure casting a protective shadow over Marilla, his presence exuding a potent masculinity. Yet the look in his eyes

with her delicate, alabaster

and sister–in–law bring you,” Aaron’s heart softened, the

necessary, I can draw him,” Marilla’s lips parted

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