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.

being praised to high heaven, but only if they knew he had nothing to do with

you have been wronged in the last few days,” she said, “but Russell values the both of you. You

and Dad!”

thank someone, thank Russell,” said

Caitlyn made their way

need,” said Russell, putting a stop to the display

there would be

then, a car

and Jennie

a trace. But when the problem

and the rest had to plead

That was you?” Meredith

came from everyone in

immediately jumped in and clarified, saying, “That really had nothing to do with

heard him!” replied Logan

to recall the earlier scene. True enough, when she brought up Russell to Cronan and the others, something was odd about the way they

How embarrassing!

it, it was not because