The Protector

The two cried with joy, and shed tears of happiness.

“Our family is so lucky to have someone like Russell!”

Everyone looked at Russell with adoration and admiration.

From today onwards, Russell became the most important member of the Black family. He would be the cornerstone of the Black family’s development in the future.

Meredith directed her gaze at Levi and remarked, “Well, you deserve some credit as well since you were at the forefront with Russell.”

Of course, some credit had to be given to Russell’s upstanding character. He was approachable and treated everyone in the family justly. Even though we saw you as just average, Levi, Russell convinced us to treat you well and value your presence, she thought.

“In the future, Levi, you should learn more from Russell. He was very optimistic about having you around. Follow him, and you’ll turn out fine.”

While she was obviously praising some of Levi’s merits, it became mostly praise for Russell as well.

Meanwhile, Russell felt embarrassed and lowered his head. He had not dared to look at Levi.

His fists were tightly clenched, and he secretly wished the ground would swallow him whole.

Even Abigail felt slightly ashamed.

was being praised to high heaven, but only if they

said, “but Russell values the both of you. You can always

Dad!” replied

thank someone, thank Russell,” said Meredith

that, Aaron and Caitlyn made their way to Russell, thanking their

need,” said Russell, putting

angry, there would

car drove into

and Jennie had

was facing trouble, they disappeared without a trace. But when the problem had

involving Grandpa and Grandma? I summoned all those important people! My father and the rest

was you?”

came from everyone

clarified, saying, “That really

him!”

she brought up Russell to Cronan and the others, something was odd about the way they

How embarrassing!

to think of it, it was not because of