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

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

a sudden rush of

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

out to Lily tomorrow and let her do this. You don’t need to do anything or think

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

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

looked deeply into her eyes, “Your well–being,

I

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 this. To find out who’s pulling the

Jareth.”

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

Marilla’s red eyes as she spoke of Jareth, clearly still deeply in love. He could tell she loved Jareth so much.

in his voice, “Marilla, your feelings

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

the word. But he harbored no thoughts of taking advantage; there was no joy in the opportunity. He was simply worried whether she could endure.

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Chapter 741

and

his tall figure casting a protective shadow over Marilla, his presence

up with her

the station. Have your brother and sister–in–law bring you,” Aaron’s heart softened, the urge to caress her head almost overpowering but he resisted, his hands clenching tight secretly by his sides, veins

draw him,” Marilla’s lips parted slightly.

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