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
up. As Marilla, her slender form descending the staircase gracefully, came into view, his heart
feeling a sudden rush of warmth flood his
“Right, Marilla had a run–in with that guy too.”
hurried over to Marilla, wrapping an arm around her shoulders with gentle concern, “Marilla, we’ll reach out to Lily tomorrow and let her do this. You don’t need to do
surface, was grappling with the trauma of the incident and the heartache of her split from
How could they possibly make her relive that
voice was soft yet husky as he looked deeply into her eyes, “Your well–being, healthy and whole,
I
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
Jareth.”
welling up. They had kept the details from
love. He could tell she
surprise in his voice, “Marilla, your feelings
him, one last time.” Marilla cut him off immediately, forcing a small smile, “He’s always looked after me, indulged me, sacrificed for me. I want
thoughts of taking advantage; there was no joy in
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emotional turmoil and took her hand, pressing it to
closer, his tall figure casting a protective shadow over Marilla, his presence exuding a
up with her delicate, alabaster
sister–in–law bring you,” Aaron’s heart softened, the urge to
I can draw him,” Marilla’s lips
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