The crowd began whispering when they heard what Dustin said. Some of them were shocked, while others had their doubts. But most of them did not believe him.

"Nonsense! My father had been upright and honest his whole life!

"How could he have done such a horrible thing?" Torben bellowed.

"I'm warning you, Dustin! You better not spout such nonsense around!"

Spring's expression was dark. "You murdered my father, and now you're dragging my brother through the mud! What malicious intentions you have!"

"Let Autumn tell you what he's done. Then you'll know if I'm slandering him."

Dustin pulled out the wad of cloth shoved in Autumn's mouth. Then, he kicked him.

"Go on, tell them what happened last night."

"Spring! Save me! Quick!" Autumn immediately began yelling once he opened his mouth.

"This scoundrel captured me and started torturing me. He even threatened to wipe out my entire family if I did not take the blame for him! Spring, you have to save me!"

"You liar! How dare you tell