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!”

the Black family began to argue

when she felt the cold-heartedness of

me in the eyes?” Zoey said

“Why not?” Meredith sneered.

with your conscience. Did you make the

answered hesitantly when she met Levi’s terrifying gaze, “I… I didn’t promise

behave like an elder? Don’t you ever worry that your ancestors will condemn 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 didn’t give her

rather aggressive, Meredith was frightened and breathed heavily. As her body

it! Besides, Zoey respects you a lot

Puff!

tried to remain composed to disguise her sense of guilt in the first place. Now that Levi kept triggering her with words, she soon couldn’t help

stood