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

snapped up. As Marilla, her slender form descending the staircase gracefully, came into view, his heart

a sudden

lit up with realization, “Right, Marilla had

tomorrow and let

though seemingly untroubled on the surface, was grappling with the trauma of the incident and the heartache of her

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

was soft yet husky as he looked 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 sinister plot behind all this. To find out who’s pulling the strings behind the Fairhaven

Jareth.”

up. They had kept the details from her, yet her keen mind had pieced together the story from their fragments

clearly still deeply in love. He could tell

surprise in his voice, “Marilla, your feelings for

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

no thoughts of taking advantage; there was no joy in the opportunity. He was simply worried whether she could

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tears. Thaddeus sensed her emotional turmoil and took her

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

looked up with her delicate,

sister–in–law bring you,” Aaron’s heart softened, the urge to caress her head almost

him,” Marilla’s lips

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