40 The Funeral 8

Now, the petrified woman's boldness collapsed because she was not innocent of Aaron's unproven accusations, or she would have asked if he had any evidence to prove. Now, he faced the male speaker who was a dealer in local gin and asked.

“You, what did he buy from you?”

Meanwhile, the youths who continued with their works after they gained their freedom from the creditors had stopped their work and focused on him. They eagerly wished to hear his response.

To their dismay, he was dumbstruck. Then, Mr. Aaron, who had no time to waste, merely glared at him, and turned to the workers. Likewise, he cheered them up before he encouraged.

“Carry on, my sons. You are doing a good job.”

Now, the jubilant youths responded.

“Thank you, Mr. Aaron.”

“You are welcome. During lunch, you can come over and get some yam tubers for your lunch.”

Now, the local youths jumped up in jubilation and accepted the offer.

“We will come. Thank you, sir.”

Nevertheless, Callum who had been suppressing his laughter w