Chapter 88

Aaron had been standing quietly to the side the entire time. He had no intention of interrupting them. Just as he was about to leave, he seemed to remember something. He lowered his head to whisper in Nicole's ear. His warm breath brushed against her earlobe as he spoke in a low voice that only the two of them could hear. "Don't be afraid. I'm always here." Nicole's body jolted. On one hand, she was shocked that Aaron dared to do something so bold right in front of her parents. On the other hand, her body betrayed her. She was still furious with him, so why did her body shiver uncontrollably for a moment? Aaron didn't linger any longer. He turned to Kenneth and Heidi and said, "Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, I'll take my leave now." Afterwards, Heidi took Nicole's hand and the three of them left the police station together. On the way back to the Boyd residence, Kenneth held his fury back. He was the first to get out of the car as soon as they arrived home. He strode straight into the livi