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.

remember what he looks like.”

Marilla, her slender form descending the staircase gracefully, came into view, his heart skipped

rose hastily from the couch, feeling a sudden

“Right, Marilla had a run–in with

gentle concern, “Marilla, we’ll reach out to Lily tomorrow and let her do this. You don’t need to do anything or think about any of this. Just focus

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

forget that day’s horror. How could they possibly make her

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

I

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 the sinister plot behind all this. To find out who’s pulling

Jareth.”

They had kept the details from her, yet her keen mind had pieced together the story from

red eyes as she spoke of Jareth, clearly still deeply in love. He could tell she loved Jareth so much. There could be

in his

smile, “He’s always looked after

he harbored no thoughts of taking advantage; there was no joy in the opportunity.

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Chapter 741

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

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

with her delicate, alabaster face.

you,” Aaron’s heart softened, the urge to caress

draw him,” Marilla’s lips parted slightly.

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