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 looks

snapped up. As Marilla, her slender form descending the staircase gracefully, came

hastily from the couch, feeling a sudden rush of warmth

realization, “Right, Marilla had

to Marilla, wrapping an arm around her shoulders with gentle concern, “Marilla, we’ll reach out to Lily tomorrow and let her do this. You don’t need to do anything or think about any

the trauma of the incident and the heartache of her split

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

Aaron’s voice was soft yet husky as he looked deeply into her

I

okay, Aaron, Evadne.” Marilla shook her 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, I also want that man

Jareth.”

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

as she spoke of Jareth, clearly still deeply in love. He

in his voice, “Marilla, your

cut him off immediately, forcing a small smile, “He’s always looked after me, indulged me, sacrificed

no thoughts of taking advantage; there was no joy in the opportunity. He

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reddened with unshed tears. Thaddeus sensed her emotional turmoil and took her hand, pressing it to his chest in silent

presence exuding a

looked up with

heart softened, the urge to caress her head almost overpowering but he resisted,

him,” Marilla’s lips parted slightly.

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