Chapter 84

"Let's go. We'll head downstairs." Melanie pushed Derrick's wheelchair as they rode the elevator down. By the time they reached the living room, Levi and Shawn were already there. Levi sat in a chair, while Shawn fidgeted awkwardly nearby. The ordeal with the police had clearly shaken him. His pallid face and disheveled appearance betrayed just how rattled he still was. As soon as he left the police station, Levi had him escorted straight here. Derrick remained in his wheelchair, and Melanie stayed close behind him. Levi shot a glance at Shawn. "What are you standing there for? Apologize!" Shawn rasped, "Uncle Derrick—" "You're not holding yesterday's police incident against me, are you?" Derrick said flatly, as if issuing a reverse threat. "No, n-no," Shawn stammered. Even if he held resentment, he didn't dare voice it. Derrick had no intention of showing him mercy. Shawn gritted his teeth. "Uncle Derrick, I'm sorry." "Sorry?" Derrick snapped. "Who exactly do you owe an