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.

Larissa couldn’t go 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 abused by his father all along. On top

heard this, his

He waved at Freddy.

said harshly, “Go to

then at

but when he looked at Freddy, he grew kind. “Don’t be afraid. I protect you.”

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

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

widened his eyes and looked at him in shock,

abusing you? The officer spoke in a gentle tone so as not to

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

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

Lewis nodded. “Alright”

officer took Allen away.

Remember me? Larissa and I

slightly. He looked at him quietly

on

hurt him,

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