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.

station with you! I suspect that he’s been abused by his father all along. On top of that please check him for signs of

this,

waved at Freddy.

“Go to your room!”

then at Allen. He felt torn.

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

After a moment’s hesitation. Freddy took

officer smiled. “Good. You’re very

his eyes and looked at him in

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

his lip. Under Allen’s cold

after this kid for me? I need to escort this man to the car,” the officer said to Lewis.

Lewis nodded. “Alright”

took

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

pupils trembled slightly. He looked at him quietly and said,

on the head.

knew that he wouldn’t hurt him, so

how scrawny he was. His gaze was dull and unfocused compared to that of other children. It was