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.

he looks

snapped up. As Marilla, her slender form descending the staircase gracefully, came into

the couch, feeling a

lit up with realization, “Right, Marilla had a

and let her do this. You don’t need to do anything or think about any of this. Just focus

the surface, was grappling with the trauma of the incident

almost considered suggesting ECT to help Marilla forget that day’s horror. How could they possibly make her relive that pain,

he looked deeply into her eyes, “Your well–being, healthy and

I

can. Besides, I also want that man caught, and want to uncover the sinister plot behind all this. To find out who’s

Jareth.”

sorrow welling up. They had kept the details

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

note of surprise in his voice, “Marilla,

“He’s always looked after me, indulged me, sacrificed for me. I

clenched violently at the word. But he harbored no thoughts of taking advantage; there was no

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Chapter 741

Thaddeus sensed her emotional turmoil and took her

Marilla, his presence exuding a potent masculinity. Yet the

looked up with her

I’ll wait for you at the station. Have your brother and sister–in–law bring you,” Aaron’s heart softened, the urge

can draw him,” Marilla’s

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