Chapter 374: This Is My Girlfriend

Suddenly, a spry old man, full of vitality, seized Halston, who was halfway through fleeing.

“Hey there, aren’t you the youngest grandson of the Mulligan family, the one with green hair?”

He began to toy with Halston’s green hair, saying, “How intriguing! This is the first time I’ve seen someone with green hair. Kid, did something shocking happen to you? Share it with me to cheer me up.”

“Old Mr. Lorimer, you have to let me go. There’s a terrifying woman on my tail,” Halston pleaded as he tried to struggle free.

As soon as the words fell, Raylee caught up. Due to her physical condition, the brief sprint left her panting heavily. She was gulping for air, all the while glaring at Halston.

“If you keep running, I’ll turn this entire place upside down to find you! If you don’t tell me what Mr. Foucault looks like today, don’t expect me to let you off the hook!”

The panicking Halston explained, “Ray-Ray, I really did deceive you. I didn’t want to join the army. In my desperation, I made up this lie. Think about it, you’re Mr. Foucault’s girlfriend, yet you’ve never even seen his face. As an outsider, how could I have possibly seen it, right? Just think about it, doesn’t it make sense?”

“Yea, yea!” Raylee immediately stepped forward, pinching Halston by the ear. “Are you going to tell me or not? If you don’t, I swear I’ll twist your ears off!”

“Ouch, ouch, it hurts. Ray-Ray, let go of me!” Halston was on the brink of tears.

“You two are incredibly alike. Why do you both insist on twisting my ear?”

Alfred Lorimer, who was standing off to the side, watched the scene unfold with a cheerful disposition. He clapped his hands in encouragement, saying, “Young lady, go ahead and do it! Give this Little Devil a good ear twist, and if you can, break his legs too. I need to avenge my grandson.”

“Old Mr. Lorimer, I didn’t cause your grandson’s death. How many times do I have to say it?” Halston pleaded with a mournful look.

Alfred sternly stated, “If it’s not you, then who could it be? You’re the most mischievous one on the entire base, even dyeing your hair green. You’re irresponsible and such a mess. You must be the culprit!”

Only then did Raylee notice the old man. For some reason, the old man’s upright stature, coupled with his familiar-looking eyes, bore a certain resemblance to Jeremiah. Moreover, his last name is Lorimer… Can he be the patriarch of the Lorimer family? In other words, Jeremiah’s grandfather? The speculation filled Raylee with complex emotions.

Halston quietly explained, “Old Mr. Lorimer suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, and his grandson has passed away. He sees everyone as his grandson’s killer. Even a stray dog who passes by and displeases him would be suspected of being the culprit.”

The expression on Raylee’s face grew even more complex. Jeremiah has passed away. Could it be that the grandson Old Mr. Lorimer was talking about is Jeremiah?

Right then, Halston’s grandfather approached the trio.

Chapter 374: This is My Girlfriend (+8 Pearls)

Alfred said fiercely, “I’ve apprehended the murderer of my grandson. Let’s escort him to the military court. I demand to preside over his trial myself!”

Only then did Hugh Mulligan clearly see that the green-haired man was his own grandson, Halston. The latter’s carefree and unrestrained demeanor was strikingly similar to the trouble-seeking ruffians outside.

Unable to hold back his frustration, he snapped, “Damn it, Greenhead, I can’t stand the sight of you! Did someone make a fool of you, or have you lost your mind, to dye your hair into such a ghastly color? Don’t go around telling people you’re my grandson. I’ve lived my life honestly. I can’t let my reputation be ruined by you!”

Just like Alfred, Hugh grabbed Halston’s green hair, took out the scissors he always carried with him, and snipped off the longest lock.

Unable to contain herself, Raylee burst out laughing. Old Mr. Lorimer and Old Mr. Mulligan are such interesting characters.

Halston protested vehemently, “Grandpa, don’t cut it. Don’t cut it. My girlfriend is here. Please, let me have some self-respect.”

“Considering your pathetic state, how could you possibly have a girlfriend?” Hugh scoffed.

“Look at her. This is my girlfriend.” Halston pulled Raylee over to him.