The Protector

Jennie covered her swollen face while Logan struggled to stand up. After that, both of them stared at Levi wickedly.

Levi glanced at Meredith and scolded, “You and the old man are indeed shameless!”

“Why are we shameless? Besides, who are you to accuse us of something like this?” Meredith asked angrily.

“Did you renege on your promises to Zoey?” He asked firmly as soon as Meredith finished.

“I didn’t renege on any promises. In fact, I never made such promises! Moreover, everyone in the Black family can be my witnesses!” Meredith looked unexpectedly composed even when she was lying.

“Exactly! We can testify that she never made any promises to Zoey!”

“Zoey made this up! There are no promises made whatsoever!”

began to argue

couldn’t help but sneer when she felt the cold-heartedness of the

to look me in the eyes?” Zoey said

“Why not?” Meredith sneered.

that you didn’t promise Zoey anything? Look into my eyes and answer me with your conscience. Did you make the

Meredith answered hesitantly when she met

you? Alas, you used to serve in the military. Is that how you are supposed to deceive your own granddaughter?” Levi asked a series of questions and

Meredith was frightened and breathed heavily. As her body was shivering, she dared not to

at me now. You are clearly lying and feeling guilty about it! Besides, Zoey respects you a lot as

Puff!

remain composed to disguise her sense of guilt in the first place. Now that Levi kept triggering her with words,

Meredith couldn’t withstand his direct questioning, Robert stood up and