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

the staircase gracefully,

a sudden rush of warmth flood

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

with gentle concern, “Marilla, we’ll reach out to Lily tomorrow and let her do this. You don’t

the trauma of the incident and the heartache of her split

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

was soft yet husky as he looked deeply into

I

head 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,

Jareth.”

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

watched Marilla’s red eyes as she spoke of Jareth, clearly still deeply in love. He could tell she loved Jareth so much. There could be no other for

his voice,

immediately, forcing a small smile, “He’s always looked after me, indulged me,

taking advantage; there was no joy in the opportunity. He was simply worried

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

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

Marilla looked up with her

you,” Aaron’s heart softened, the urge to caress her head almost overpowering but he resisted, his hands clenching tight secretly by his sides,

him,” Marilla’s

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