Livid Guardian's Endless Coddling

Chapter 474: Mastermind



At the Police station,

Finn entered with little ones with a military officer and bodyguards completely avoiding the media who were bombarding outside to know about the case improvement.

Finn ignored their questions and carried Arna burying her face on him away from the media. Arsh wanted to walk but obediently heard Finn and let Dustin carry him inside the police station.

Since the Stanley family had a powerful military reputation and the military officer accompanied Finn, none dared to stop them until they reached Jake Davis's office.

The military officer submitted a letter that clearly stated Alan had a military rank and he wasn't allowed to be detained by the local cops. Jake was surprised by the news and heard the officer, "This identity should be under wraps, Deputy chief Davis."

Jake asked in curiosity looking at Finn, "Brother Finn, how is it possible?"

One to respond to him was Arna, "Momma and Dad helped the military so. We want to see Dad now." Her order in baby voice sounded sweeter than serious.

Just then the door pushed open and heard a demand, "Where is Alan?" They saw Aria and a row of advocates, Levi, and Nathan bringing the files and proofs.

Arsh who was standing on the floor rushed to Aria, "Momma…"

Aria's anger faded away looking at Arna and Arsh. Her coldness lowered kneeling to hug Arsh who had tear stains, "Why are you two here? Why did my babies cry?"

Arsh held her tight before facing her, "Momma, are you hurt?"

All silently watched the mother and son, while Nathan spread out the proofs on the table. Aria was confused hearing him but she didn't answer, "Be with Uncle Finn, I want to see Dad. Then we will leave from here."

Jake spoke hearing, 'Dad', "Take right, dead-end left side first room." He would have sent somebody to call him, however, he answered her question.

Aria was ready to leave, Arna called, "Momma, you forgot me."

Giving little attention to the spoiled daughter, Aria ran out saying, "Complete the procedure."

Arna grumbled, "Why Momma didn't take us? Did the police beat Dad like in the movies and he is badly hurt?"

Finn chuckled hearing her while Arsh kept his finger on his lips indicating her to be silent as he stood on the chair silently watching and hearing what Nathan was explaining.

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In the interrogation room,

Alan was sitting on the chair covering his eyes from the light with his forearm. He knew he had no choice to do anything and had to wait until Aria goes to him. He didn't have any doubt and knew he would be out soon. So he could only hope Aria doesn't hurt herself in the process.

When the door of the room opened the second time he moved his hand to see Aria running towards him. "Honey…" He stood up and held her as soon as she leaped to hug.

"Honey, I had missed this hug," Alan said rubbing her back knowing she was about to break down to tears.

"Alan…" Aria cried out tightening her arms around him without allowing him to put her down.

She took time after a long silence, "You were right. The mastermind isn't really Terrence Morse. He wanted to kill me and killed Dad. Daves helped him to kill Dad and he wanted Skyline. When Edgar showed interest in me, his father told him about Saira and Kite stating he and I are cousins but they don't know my mom is Morse but not Parker."

Alan patted her gently and analyzed, "So it's Daves family." Aria nodded as she sniffled, finally letting a breath of relief.

Alan slowly put her down when she relaxed but as soon as her feet touched the ground, she winced in pain realizing she had bruised her feet.

Alan quickly lifted her up looking at her boots and the corner of the jumpsuit dress layer dirty. "What happened?"

Aria bit her lips ready to be scolded, he placed her on the table and wiped her cheeks ever so gently asking, "Removed your heels."

Aria nodded as he guessed the whole story behind it. He removed her shoes to see the sole of the shoes wet in the blood. "Dummy…" He said in frustration looking at the cuts, scratches, dried bloodstain on her milky white skin

"Let's go to the hospital." He said leaving the boots on the floor as he carried Aria out.

Looking at him angered, Aria asked to calm him, "Did you want me to go shopping before going for a hunt?"

"Aria Cooper, it's a matter of five minutes." The lines on his forehead didn't settle leaving her helpless so she just wrapped her arms around him and sulked.

Alan entered the deputy chief office to see the chief of police, quickly organize things to release him. Arna was first to see them and squealed happily seeing his father fit and fine, "Dad…"

Aria unwrapped her arms and saw everyone confused looking at Aria in Alan's arms. Alan asked, "Where do I have to sign?"

Levi remembered Aria's feet and left the room to get a first aid box. Arsh jumped from the chair to go near then, "Dad." Then he saw her mother's barefoot before running to check, "Momma, you are hurt." He said worriedly holding her ankle

Arna who forced Finn to put her down, touched her leg causing Aria to retract them, "Babies, don't touch, please..."

Alan let her sit and quickly signed on the papers while the little ones started tearing up looking at the blood. Finn bopped Aria's head for hurting herself before carrying Arna, "Snow, Momma will be more worried if you cry."

"Oh," Arna stopped crying wrapping her arms around his neck without bearing to look at Aria.

"Momma, I don't know how to do First Aid." Arsh said without daring to look away from her feet, "Is it paining a lot?"

Alan again was ready to carry her, Arsh spoke, "Dad, first aid."

Levi who reached extended his hand at Alan holding the kit, the latter saw Arsh on the verge of tears in Aria's lap, "You want to learn?" Alan asked seriously.

Everyone: "..."

'He is just three.' All had the same thought.

However, Arsh nodded vigorously and got off from her lap. Aria speechlessly looked at father and son seriously checking her wound transforming the cop's room into a clinic.

Advocates left, the military man whispered something in Finn's ear and left taking a copy that stated Alan innocent. The chief of police and deputy chief went out to release a statement as 'Alan Morgan is innocent and the criminal will be caught soon.'

They didn't know Nathan and Levi had proof against Daves waiting for two men to reach the station.

Aria didn't let her son touch her feet and Alan neatly wrapped her whole feet in the bandage. 'Why does it look like my feet are totally damaged?' She thought herself looking at Arsh who pointed every nook and cranny for his father to layer the medical gauze.

'I think nobody will get these masterpieces other than me.' Aria thought, affectionately looking at her son and husband. 'Ahh, they are so cute.'