Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 409

Chapter 409 The Rescue

She only had herself to blame!

Lucas‘ eyes turned sharp, like a dagger.

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“But your curiosity is too strong! If you want to know so badly, just ask your mom yourself! Right here, just like her–burned to death!”

As soon as he finished speaking, he lunged at Dawn.

Dawn frowned and waited a second before dodging to the side.

She raised her voice, shouting shakily, “It was really you… You actually set that fire! Uncle Lucas, you’re my uncle! Aren’t you scared Mom and I will come back for you in your dreams?”

“So what if it was me?”

He had made up his mind. Out here in the middle of nowhere, Lucas had nothing to fear.

He had his back to the door. Dawn had no way to run.

He took a step forward and easily seized the slender woman. “Forget nightmares. Even if ghosts really came back for revenge, they wouldn’t start with me. Once you understand everything, you should be able to understand me.”

“You… Lucas, let me go!

“Uncle Lucas, I’ll stop investigating, just let me go…”

No matter how much Dawn cried or struggled, Lucas didn’t care. He tied her hands with a

rope.

“Blame yourself, Dawn. We weren’t meant to be family in this life.” He sneered coldly and yanked away the plastic sheeting beside them.

Only then did Dawn see that several cans of fuel were hidden underneath the plastic.

Not a lot, but enough to burn this small house to the ground.

“Lucas, you can’t do this.”

Sweat soaked her hair, and she shook her head. Starting a fire in the forest and causing a wildfire is illegal. No matter how careful you are, the cops will find out. You’re putting more people at risk, not just me!”

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Chapter 409 The Rescue

“My dear niece, don’t worry. I already thought of that.”

Lucas went cold, a stark contrast to his usual gentle image.

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Pouring the gasoline, he said slowly, “The fuel I’m using is specially treated–completely untraceable, so… rest in peace. Go join your mom.”

Thud.

The last empty can hit the floor.

Lucas pulled a lighter from his pocket. Just a flick, and Dawn would have no way out.

“No… No…”

Dawn’s eyes were filled with terror.

Lucas frowned. Whether it was his conscience bothering him or something else, he stared at Dawn’s face for two seconds. Then, he flicked the lighter open.

Just as he was about to move toward the table, the door behind them was kicked open with force.

A man stood silhouetted against the light, tall and imposing.

Dawn saw his face, and for a moment, she forgot to breathe.

Two seconds later, rushed in.

Everything changed in an instant.

Lucas was pinned against the wall, eyes wide in shock, whispering, “Impossible… No way…”

She said she had nothing to do with Ethan anymore!

Why is he here?!

Dawn was frozen, watching the man walk up to her. His handsome face was grim. He didn’t say anything, but carefully bent down and held Her close, as if terrified of hurting her.

As he passed the police, Lucas finally snapped back to reality.

“Mr. Jackson, it’s a misunderstanding!”

Ethan didn’t look at him, not even a glance.

Lucas struggled a little, but all he got was a warning from the police officer.

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Chapter 109 The Rescue

Sweat ran down his face. He gritted his teeth. “Ethan, what the hell is this? I didn’t do anything! Why are you arresting me? Don’t go too far!”

Ethan stopped and slightly tilted his head.

His gaze swept over the fuel cans on the floor.

“Didn’t do anything?

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“Let’s say you did nothing. But the issues with your company project should give the cops. plenty to ask you about. You can go to the police station and explain it all slowly.”

Then, he took a long stride and walked out.

The path down the mountain was uneven, making it difficult to carry her.

Dawn rested on his broad back, breathing in the pleasant, faint scent of wood–his scent.

“Ethan…”

He didn’t answer.

“Thanks for saving me today.”

Still silence.

Dawn pursed her lips and tightened her arms around his neck, speaking in a weak, slightly spoiled tone, “Are you really to ignore me forever?”

going

He stayed silent, but the hand supporting her tightened noticeably.

At the bottom of the mountain, his white Cullinan stood out among the police cars.

Dawn slid off his shoulders and shook out her sore arms.

“Your shoulders are so hard, it hurts!”

Huh…

Ethan’s face stayed cold, but he finally spoke his first words of the day. “Too bad it didn’t kill you.”

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