Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1176

Shanley paused in his tracks, his deep eyes locking onto Jimmie's.

"You've known her the longest. You know her better than any of us." Jimmie swallowed the lump in his throat, his voice dropping to a raspy whisper. "Mom and Dad are definitely going to want to know everything about what her life has been like."

"Having you there... it might make things a little easier for them."

"He's right." Coralie Quill wiped the tears from her swollen, red eyes. "Why else do you think she gave orders to keep you safe?"

Shanley didn't take another step. A trace of profound loneliness flickered across his exhausted features.

It was true.

While she was gone, it was his duty to protect her family. When she finally came back, it would break her heart if her parents weren't completely safe and healthy.

Besides, she promised that as soon as she found them, she was going to marry him. She never broke her promises.

He would wait right here for her to come back and be his wife.

At that moment, a convoy of sleek vehicles pulled slowly to a stop at the base entrance.

To prepare for the arrival of Silas and Theia, Shanley had ordered maximum security protocols. But upon checking the details, he realized his girl had already planned out every logistical perfection.

The car doors swung open.

Flint and Felton were the first to step out.

The moment they locked eyes with Shanley's dead, emotionless face, the sheer, crushing aura of violence rolling off him nearly made their knees buckle.

"B-Boss," they stuttered, not daring to make eye contact.

"Which car?" Shanley completely ignored their greetings, his voice pure ice as he took a long stride forward.

"The middle one," Flint answered nervously, stepping aside and shooting Felton a terrified look.

This wasn't normal. He was way too calm. It felt like the eerie, suffocating silence right before a hurricane tore the world apart.

Next to emerge from the vehicle were Ebony Fox and Luella.

Both looked completely devastated. Their eyes were bloodshot and swollen, and they seemed completely drained of life.

"You don't have to say a word. We know you did everything you could." Jimmie gently patted a heartbroken Ebony Fox on the shoulder. "I'll go welcome Mom and Dad."

Luella's throat tightened. The guilt was eating her alive.

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