Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 977

He did not force any more questions on Allen. He asked the cop. “Officer, can you get someone over to cut the chain off my cousin?”

The officer nodded. “Of course.”

He took out a walkie–talkie and asked the headquarters for backup.

“I shall take him away,” he said.

“Good.” Lewis nodded. “Tll stay here and wait for the other officers to arrive.”

“What right do you have to take me away? This is my home! You can’t take me away!” Allen struggled violently, but he was subdued by the officer after a while.

“If you don’t want to be shot, you’ll have to cooperate.” The officer was also about to explode with anger.

“Wait!” Larissa yelled.

The people downstairs looked up.

Officer, please take him to the station with you! I suspect that he’s been

this, his face

waved at Freddy. “Come

said harshly, “Go to

the officer, and then at Allen.

The officer glared at Allen, but when he looked at Freddy,

arm toward Freddy. After a moment’s hesitation. Freddy

officer smiled. “Good. You’re very brave,

looked

me. Has your father been abusing you? The officer spoke in a gentle tone so as not

bit his lip. Under Allen’s cold

after this kid for me? I need to escort this man to the car,” the

Lewis nodded. “Alright”

took

down and said. “Hey, Freddy. Remember me? Larissa and I found you in that alley next to your

slightly. He looked at him quietly and said, “Yes.”

patted him on the head.

wouldn’t hurt him, so he did not

you a lot?” Lewis saw how scrawny he was. His gaze was dull and unfocused compared to that of other children. It was obvious that he lacked