Chapter 899
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That look in her eyes made both guards tense up immediately. They didn’t know who Ethan or Brenna were, but everything about their appearance suggested power and wealth. They were definitely people they couldn’t afford to offend.
“We apologize, truly. This was a mistake on our part. Please do not hold it against us. We will apologize to this gentleman right away.”
Ethan stepped forward, fixing the taller guard with a cold look. “Are you still going to ask him to pay you?” he said in a commanding tone.
“Absolutely not. This gentleman is welcome to park here whenever he likes from now on.”
The words came out with extra politeness, and his attitude was respectful. Still, behind that agreeable front, the guard was already plotting how to get back at the old man after Ethan and Brenna walked away.
The guards knew that people like Brenna and Ethan were unlikely to show up here every day. From their behavior, it seemed they didn’t care about the man very much.
“Sorry, really sorry.” The taller guard dragged his partner, bowing repeatedly to Ethan as they hurried away from the confrontation. Brenna had no interest in punishing them further; she just wanted them to stop beating Alec.
“Everything’s settled, so we’ll be on our way now.” She looked at Alec and spoke plainly. She had no desire to stick around, not after all the misery Alec had caused her when she was a child.
Dabbing at his tears, Alec didn’t try to ask Brenna to stay. He only muttered, “I just waited here for work, not even blocking the restaurant’s entrance. Still, they picked on me. They even asked me to pay them for being here. I only earn about four hundred dollars a day and have to pay commission to the taxi company. If I also give the guards money, there won’t be much left for me.”
His voice trembled as he added, “Brenna, you saw how things were for me last time. I don’t even have enough money to buy a decent coat for my son this winter.” He kept a close eye on her reaction as he spoke, hoping for a flicker of sympathy.
Yet, Brenna’s face stayed frosty. She felt no urge to help him. If Alec truly cared about family, he would never have tossed Ruby and her children aside the moment he ran to Lila for shelter.
Alec cared only for himself, and the way he kept acting helpless was nothing more than a scheme to squeeze money out of her.
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Brenna even suspected that Alec had set up the entire scene with the guards just to win her sympathy.
“I’m leaving.” Brenna walked away, and Ethan fell in beside her. Kenny and Rosanna, who had quietly observed everything from a distance, joined them as well.
Alec stood there, watching them leave, his eyes flashing with bitterness. “All those years spent raising her, and this is what I get. Look at me—bruised and battered, and she won’t even bother to drive me to the hospital! So heartless!”
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