In Love, Never Say Never (Ashton Fuller and Scarlett Stovall) novel Chapter 1005

Ronald’s expression was grim. “Ms. Stovall, I agree to register my children’s birth. I will agree to any condition you state.”

With a frown, Boris replied before I could. “No need!”

As we were talking, the crowd scurried into the house. Boris pulled me aside and stood in front of me protectively. As the house was tiny, only a few men stormed in.

“Ronald Weeder, why are you hiding? Your daughter killed someone. Hand her to us before we take action!”

“Let’s not waste time. Find that b*tch now so she’ll pay for killing Fritz!” With that, the men started ransacking the house.

Soon, the house was in shambles. The farmers couldn’t find Ann, so they changed their target to Ronald instead. As Ronald’s house was too small, they brought him out.

Immediately, the crowd surrounded Ronald’s family and began abusing them verbally. Fritz’s mother would’ve given Ronald a beating if someone hadn’t stopped her.

The loud commotion caused the crowd to grow bigger and bigger. Some tried to persuade the Wolfsens to discuss instead of resorting to violence; some supported their decision to avenge their son’s death. It was utter chaos. Ronald and his family were slumped on the ground in dejection.

Life was never perfect, but this hurricane rendered me helpless. Ronald knew there was nothing else he could do to turn the situation around, so he said nothing and allowed the crowd to curse and hit him.

Suddenly, someone grabbed my arm. I looked down and realized it was Amy staring at me pitifully.

“Please, Ms. Stovall. Save my parents,” she begged.

I knitted my brows. “Amy, I can’t.”

Kindness was rare nowadays as most people had ulterior motives for doing something. I wasn’t far off. Hearing my answer, Boris sighed in relief and said, “You can’t interfere. Remember, you’re still pregnant. Don’t get yourself into trouble.”

I knew that well, hence I rejected her without hesitation.