Mrs Hale, I Surrender
Chapter 339 - 338 Uncle is worse than a dog? Thank the lady for eradicating the harm to the people (2 more updates)

Chapter 339: 338 Uncle is worse than a dog? Thank the lady for eradicating the harm to the people (2 more updates)

Hannah Johnson pondered for a long while but couldn’t come up with anyone who would do such a thing.

"I had Zac Cruz ask around at the mental hospital. On the day you met with the Sheas, someone saw a stranger enter Liam Hugh’s ward," William Hale said.

"Who?"

"The surveillance was broken."

"..."

Hannah felt a headache coming on.

The thing was, Liam Hugh was now a madman.

He had killed and wounded people...

With a psychiatric certification, it was easy for him to escape punishment.

As long as they couldn’t find him, it was as if a sword was hanging over everyone’s heads.

Before Hannah left the Hale Family, she glanced at Finn Hale, "Uncle, how are things going with you and Auntie?"

Finn Hale was helpless.

Why did everyone he met say the same thing?

Were they so curious about his personal affairs?

Isaac Shea personally came to pick up his family member. The two of them holding hands showed they had a good relationship. Old Sir Hale even nudged his rebellious son’s arm, "How about it? Seeing their affection, are you jealous? Are you envious?"

"Don’t look at the young age of the Shea kid, but he’s impressive," Old Sir Hale said enviously.

"He’s nothing but a green tea scheming dog."

"Who cares what kind of dog he is, as long as he can get a wife, he’s a good dog."

Old Sir Hale glanced at him and scoffed:

"Calling others dogs, but you’re not even as good as him."

The implication was clear:

He was worse than a dog!

Finn’s face darkened.

**

Liam Hugh disappeared off the face of the Earth, and Hannah Johnson, who was often unwell during her pregnancy, mostly stayed at home. When she did go out, it was usually to accompany Zoe Payne to get things ready for the wedding.

The wedding date for William Hale and Zoe Payne was set for before the end of the year, and they couldn’t possibly change the time for Liam Hugh.

During this time, both families were bustling with preparations.

The design plan for Sussie Lopez’s bridal chamber was also out, and she specially called Zoe Payne, wanting to meet and discuss some details and clever design features in person.

"Boss Payne, are you at the shop?"

"No, I went out shooting with my uncle."

"Shooting?" Sussie Lopez frowned, "When will you be back then?"

"I probably won’t have time today."

"Where are you? I’ll come to you."

With the wedding approaching and the deadline looming, Sussie was pretty anxious.

"We’re at Green Embankment Park."

Martin Yates had no children, and he even planned out his will, leaving all his estate to Tim Payne and his siblings.

Julia Yates always felt indebted to her brother and often told her children to be extra filial to their uncle, so Zoe Payne would spend more time with him whenever possible.

She was originally very afraid of him, but after spending time together, she realized her uncle was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, quite tsundere.

According to her brother, knowing she would accompany him for bird shooting, her uncle had prepared everything a day in advance, including a portable chair, snacks, a thermos, and even a warm shawl for outdoor use.

He wouldn’t let her carry any equipment.

Although it was said to be accompanying him for bird shooting, Zoe Payne felt more like she was going on a picnic, while Martin Yates was like a hardworking old father.

Tim Payne could only sigh:

He must be someone they picked up.

When Sussie Lopez arrived at Green Embankment Park, she immediately ran into Wyatt Hale at the parking lot. He seemed especially excited, holding a cup of drink and "forcefully" carrying her bag while he handed the drink to her, "Auntie, a hot cocoa, bought especially for you."

"This..."

"You’re my uncle’s girlfriend, which makes you my dearest auntie. As the younger generation, this is what I should do. So don’t be polite with me."

"I didn’t expect you to be here today."

"I often accompany my uncle to shoot."

Wyatt Hale said this, leaned closer to her, and whispered, "Auntie, rest assured, I would never reveal your relationship with my uncle in front of him. Don’t worry, my lips are sealed."

Sussie Lopez’s mouth twitched.

Is this child insulting her intelligence?

Even a fool could tell his words had more holes than a sieve.

Wyatt Hale was indeed a bigmouth, but he was scared of Finn Hale and naturally didn’t dare to reveal a single word to the Payne Family Members.

When Sussie Lopez saw Zoe Payne, she was standing in a crowd, most of whom were holding equipment, all aimed at a bird not far away.

"This is a Brown Shrike," Wyatt Hale whispered softly, "There are many birds in Green Embankment Park, so there are also many bird photographers."

Martin Yates was focusing on taking pictures, so Sussie Lopez didn’t disturb him.

She just didn’t expect there to be so many people who liked to photograph birds; at a quick glance, there were over a hundred people.

Zoe Payne gave her a wave, and the two of them went elsewhere to talk.

Kyle Lowe was guarding nearby.

In the warm and sunny afternoon, under the clear, azure sky, even the sunlight seemed to be a gentle green.

Basking in the sun and sipping hot cocoa, Sussie Lopez suddenly harbored thoughts of retiring.

Wyatt Hale, that lackey, was busily enjoying himself, helping the two move folding chairs and blocking the wind for them. Zoe Payne took it for granted, but Sussie Lopez wasn’t used to it, "Mr. Hale, don’t you want to take a break?"

"Mr. Hale?" Wyatt Hale frowned, "Just call me Wyatt."

"I’m happy to serve you."

As they talked, Wyatt Hale sat aside and didn’t forget to take a photo to send to Finn Hale:

[Freshly baked little aunt.]

Finn Hale: [Got any more photos?]

[500 bucks a shot.]

[...]

Finn Hale felt his nephew needed a lesson.

To think he would extort money from him.

But soon enough, Wyatt Hale received a hefty sum of money. Others were using their equipment to take photos of the birds, but he focused on photographing people. Lately, he had learned quite a few photography skills from Martin Yates, and the pictures were absolutely beautiful.

When he sent them to Finn Hale, he added praise: [Not bad at all.]

[It’s because the little aunt is so beautiful that any photo of her looks good. It’s the little uncle who has good taste to have found such a pretty little aunt.]

Finn Hale chuckled lowly upon seeing the message.

Ironically, he was with Tim Payne at that moment.

"What’s got you so happy, smiling like that?" Tim Payne found it incredible.

"Recently, there’s indeed been some good news."

"Did you win over the girl you like?"

Word about Finn Hale’s affairs was somewhat known to the people in their circle, though nobody knew who the girl was.

Tim Payne intended to tease him with this but was met with Finn Hale’s nodding: "I’m pursuing her..."

Pursuing?

Tim Payne frowned.

Your expression’s like that of someone in the throes of love.

"When you catch her, bring her to me for a look. It’s on me, a way to thank the girl for ridding us of a scourge."

Finn Hale laughed, "Remember your words, don’t back out."

"Just a meal, you pick the place, no matter how expensive it is, I can afford it."

"It’s a deal then."

Tim Payne had no choice, his expression as if he would deliberately deceive him.

——

At Green Embankment Park

In winter, the sun sets early.

After discussing work, Zoe Payne invited Sussie Lopez to visit her home.

"Come on, ever since your last visit, grandpa and grandma have been talking about you," Wyatt Hale started to assist again.

"Better not."

She didn’t dare enter the Hale Family’s den of dragons and tigers.

By now, the few birds that had been perched on the branches had flown away, and the crowd that had gathered to photograph them was gradually dispersing, each going off in search of new photography spots.

Dark clouds covered the sky, and the weather turned gloomy...

As the crowd dispersed,

a ghost mingled among them.