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 like.”

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

couch, feeling a sudden

realization, “Right, Marilla had

her shoulders with gentle concern, “Marilla, we’ll reach out to Lily tomorrow and let

was grappling with the trauma of the incident

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

yet husky as he looked deeply into her eyes,

I

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 caught, and want to uncover the sinister plot

Jareth.”

had kept the details from her,

clearly still deeply in love. He could tell she

of surprise in his

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

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

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with unshed tears. Thaddeus sensed her emotional turmoil and took her

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

Marilla looked up with her delicate, alabaster

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

draw him,” Marilla’s lips parted slightly.

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