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.

“That boy! Officer, please take him to the station with you! I suspect that he’s been abused by his father all along. On top of that please check him

this, his

waved at Freddy.

“Go to

the officer, and then at Allen.

officer glared at Allen, but when he looked at Freddy, he grew kind. “Don’t be afraid. I

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

You’re very brave,

widened his eyes and looked at him

you? The officer spoke in a

Allen’s cold gaze,

kid for me? I need to escort this

Lewis nodded. “Alright”

took Allen

Remember me? Larissa and I found you

pupils trembled slightly. He looked at

patted him on the head.

knew that he wouldn’t hurt him, so he did not hide.

father hit 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 love. Lewis heart ached for