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.

down, so she had to talk to thin air. “That boy! Officer, please take him to the station with you! I suspect that he’s been

officer heard this, his face grew colder.

at Freddy. “Come here.”

harshly, “Go

and then at Allen. He

quiet!” The officer glared at Allen, but when he looked at Freddy, he grew kind. “Don’t be afraid. I protect you.”

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

You’re very

his eyes and looked at him

The officer spoke in a gentle tone so as

Under Allen’s cold gaze, he dared not speak.

for me? I need to escort this man to the

Lewis nodded. “Alright”

took

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

pupils trembled slightly. He looked at him quietly and

him on the

that he wouldn’t hurt him,

hit you a lot?” Lewis saw how scrawny he was. His gaze was dull and unfocused compared to that of