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

descending the staircase gracefully,

a sudden rush of warmth flood

lit up with realization, “Right, Marilla had a

tomorrow and let her do this.

on the surface, was grappling with the trauma of the incident and the heartache of her split from

that day’s horror. How could they possibly make her relive that pain, risking further harm to her already fragile

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

I

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

Jareth.”

welling up. They had kept the details from her, yet her keen mind had pieced together

love. He could tell

note of surprise in his

him, one last time.” Marilla cut him off immediately, forcing a small smile, “He’s always looked after me, indulged me, sacrificed

the word. But he harbored no thoughts of taking advantage; there was no joy in the opportunity. He was simply worried whether

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sensed her emotional turmoil and took her hand, pressing it to

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

up with her delicate, alabaster

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

him,”

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