Chapter 269 So You’ve Got Principles
Of course, Jean wasn’t just guessing blindly.
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The information Jolene had gathered included more than Edgar’s personal details–it also covered his family background.
Edgar came from a single–parent household.
His parents had divorced long ago, and he now lived alone with his mother.
Fate clearly hadn’t been kind to him.
His mother, his only support, had suffered an unfortunate accident years prior that left her paralyzed.
The already fragile family had lost its income overnight, suddenly burdened with overwhelming hardship.
Now, Edgar and his mother lived entirely on welfare.
Not only did he have to care for a mother who couldn’t take care of herself, but most of the little aid they received went toward her medical needs. He dreamed every day of her recovering, even if it was just a tiny
bit at a time.
In turn, he lived extremely frugally, saving wherever he could.
“Thomas gave you money, didn’t he?” Jean stared into Edgar’s eyes. “He probably gave you a decent amount. You wanted to use that money to improve your mom’s situation, so you couldn’t say no. And even now, you’re willing to die before giving it up…”
At that, Jean let out a small scoff.
Edgar, having regained some composure, shot her a sideways glance. “So what if it’s about money? Wanting money is human nature.”
He pressed his lips together, voice sharp and cold. “My mom really needs that money, so forget it. I’m not backing out.”
“Whatever Thomas gave you, I can give you too.” Jean narrowed her eyes and said it flatly.
Edgar didn’t hesitate for a second. He shook his head and rejected her outright. “I already made a deal with him. I’m not going to break that deal just because your offer’s better.”
Jean chuckled. “Didn’t expect you to be so principled…”
Edgar suddenly looked over at her, his gaze calm and quiet, heavy with darkness. “Even if you’ve got surveillance footage and evidence, I’m not saying anything. That video only proves I was there that night. As long as I deny seeing anything, no one can touch me.”
“You came to me because you want me to testify.” Edgar’s tone stayed flat. “But I won’t testify t staying out of this and keeping my mouth shut.”
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After spilling all that in one breath, he instinctively glanced toward the edge of the grove. “That’s all I’ve got to say. Can I go now?”
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Chapter 269 So You’ve Got Principles
Edgar was even tougher than she’d imagined.
A total iron wall.
Bend but never break…
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Seeing Jean just staring at him in silence, Edgar frowned impatiently. “Ineed to get back. Don’t make me miss class.”
With that, he turned and headed toward the edge of the woods.
“Wait.”
Jean turned and called after him.
She locked her eyes on the boy’s thin figure, her expression dark. “Since you’re so principled, I won’t mention money again.”
“The money Thomas gave you will definitely help your mom’s life. With it, maybe you can take her to the best hospitals, see if her paralysis can be reversed. But—”
Jean paused. Then, her eyes lit with a sharp gleam. “I’m willing to bet that even with the best doctors, your mom’s paralysis won’t be cured.”
The boy ahead of her stopped in his tracks as if someone had struck his most vulnerable nerve. His shoulders trembled slightly as he turned around, his face visibly agitated.
“What kind of bullshit are you spouting?”
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