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.

praised to high heaven, but only if

have been wronged in the last few days,” she said, “but Russell values the

Mom and Dad!”

someone, thank

their way to Russell, thanking

Uncle, really, there’s no need,” said Russell, putting

made Levi angry, there would be hell

then, a car drove into the

Jennie

trouble, they disappeared without a trace.

father and the rest had to plead with them so hard before they

you?”

Russell?” Murmurs came from everyone in the

saying, “That really had nothing to do

heard him!” replied

True enough, when she brought up Russell to Cronan and the others, something

How embarrassing!

think of it, it was not because of