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

slender form descending the staircase

feeling a sudden rush of warmth

up with realization, “Right, Marilla had a run–in with

an arm around her shoulders with gentle concern, “Marilla, we’ll reach out to Lily tomorrow and let her do

surface, was grappling with the trauma

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

deeply into her eyes, “Your well–being, healthy and whole, is what’s truly important.”

I

this man as possible as I can. Besides, I also want that man caught, and want to uncover the

Jareth.”

the details from her, yet her keen mind had pieced together

still deeply in love. He

in his voice,

always looked

violently at 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 it

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

looked up with

for offering to help, Marilla. Tomorrow I’ll wait for you at the station. Have your brother and sister–in–law bring you,” Aaron’s heart softened, the urge to caress her head almost overpowering but he resisted, his hands clenching tight secretly by his

him,” Marilla’s lips

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