At the same time, Peter was groaning and moaning on a bed at Riverton General.

He was unable to move with his entire arm plastered, while Gina was sobbing, her heart broken. ” What happened, Peter? Who hurt you?” Sean added indignantly, “Tell me who it is. I will settle the score for you.” “Who else?!” Peter cried. “It’s that bstrd Frank Lawrence!” Helen was taken aback. “But Frank’s been at Verdant Hotel the whole time…” “He sent his goons after me!” Peter growled through his teeth.

In reality, Barney gave him a thorough beating just as he was ready to join them at Verdant Hotel. While Barney himself did tell Peter that Frank sent him, Peter did not mention the fact that he sent Barney to hurt Frank in the first place.

Even so, only Helen found his story suspicious. “Why would Frank send people after you?” She knows that Frank was not that petty and would not have Peter beaten up just because he did not like him.

other reason is there?” However, Helen could see that he was averting his eyes as well. “Is there something you’re not telling us?” Peter’s face fell, and he shrieked, “What are you saying Helen?! You’d rather trust a stranger than me?!” Gina too snapped impatiently, “Helen, are you implying Peter is going to lie to you? Why do you keep siding with outsiders, really?” Exasperated, Helen gave a noncommittal response. “Fine, I believe you, alright?” However, she made a mental note to

and assuring Peter, “Don’t worry, Peter. I’ll avenge you when there’s a chance.” “Thank you, Mr. Wesley!” Peter was beside himself with emotion. “You’re more a brother–in–law than Frank Lawrence ever was!” Afterwards, Sean tried to get Helen to the hotel

was clear that he would not get Helen alone

training

to his calculations, Gerald’s condition would deteriorate in three days, and he needed a pill

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