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

descending the

hastily from the couch, feeling a

face lit up with realization, “Right, Marilla had a

we’ll reach out to Lily tomorrow and let her do this. You don’t need to do anything

knew that Marilla, though seemingly untroubled on the surface, was grappling with the trauma of the

to help Marilla forget that day’s horror. How could they possibly make

was soft yet husky as he looked deeply into her eyes, “Your well–being,

I

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 that man caught, and want to uncover the sinister plot behind all

Jareth.”

Thaddeus felt a tightness in their chests, unspeakable sorrow welling up. They had kept the details from her, yet her

clearly still deeply in love. He

a note of surprise in his

last time.” Marilla cut him off immediately, forcing a small smile, “He’s always looked after me, indulged me, sacrificed for me. I want to do what I can

Aaron’s heart clenched violently at 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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her emotional turmoil and took her hand, pressing it to

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

up with her delicate, alabaster

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

necessary, I can draw him,” Marilla’s lips parted

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