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

As Marilla, her slender form descending the staircase gracefully, came into view, his

the couch, feeling a sudden rush of warmth

“Right, Marilla had a run–in with that guy too.”

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

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

they possibly make her

as he looked deeply into her eyes, “Your

I

this man as possible as I can. Besides, I also

Jareth.”

unspeakable sorrow welling up. They had kept the details from

red eyes as she spoke of Jareth, clearly still deeply in love. He could tell she loved

in his

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

violently at the word. But he harbored no thoughts of taking advantage; there was no joy

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Thaddeus sensed her emotional turmoil and

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

with her delicate, alabaster face.

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

him,” Marilla’s lips

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