The Million-Dollar Heart

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"Sir, would you mind sharing the story with us in more detail?" Vivienne inquired.

The old man nodded, "Of course. That year left a deep impression on us. Elliot was the beacon of hope for our entire family. Even our distant relatives had high hopes for him. After all, for a low-income family like ours, having a kid in high school was already a big deal.

Elliot's grades, though, were average at best. He was not exactly a standout student and didn't have many friends. He was a bit of a loner.

But ever since the kidnapping, it was as if he had become a different person. He was much more outgoing. Even got scolded by me for dating a girl from school. Truth be told, I thought the boy who came back was a lot better off. A young man shouldn't be so withdrawn."

Vivienne exchanged a glance with Percival.

Most people would be crushed by such traumatic memories and not emerge more cheerful and sociable.

How could this Elliot have possibly transformed so positively?

The father continued, "Elliot didn't let us down, though. He got into Elite University, and after graduating, he went abroad for further studies."

At the mention of going abroad, the silent mother let out a stifled sob, tears streaming down her face.

Vivienne silently passed her a tissue, "Did something happen?"

The man sighed, his expression growing somber. "We were originally against the idea of him going abroad, but Elliot was determined. He worked his way through, not needing a dime from us. Reluctantly, his mother and I agreed. But once he left, he never returned."

had known I'd never see my boy again, I would have never let him go abroad for

to Elliot overseas?"

consistently earning scholarships. But he rarely contacted us; communication was difficult back then, and we couldn't go abroad. Thankfully, he sent photos home, so at least I could see his face from time to

knew he wouldn't come back. We thought about moving abroad to be with him since he was settled. But then... there was a shooting at his school. Many students and teachers died, and Elliot

face in her hands. "My poor son... I didn't even

only offer her condolences for the

her son had died the day

child they raised was the enemy

asked, "Would it be too much to ask to see some photos of

than ten in total, but they're all here," the father said as he handed over the photo

photos painted a picture of a

did Elliot study abroad?" Vivienne

he turned the pages, a complex look in his eyes. Noticing the change, Vivienne leaned in and

in the corner of one of

the

hide in Elliot's home, taking his place and living on before using his time abroad to continue

what we need. Someone

haven't had anyone to talk to about Elliot for a long time. Thank you for remembering our son," the

were quickly delivered to

looked at Flynn's face on

noticing Percival's expression, asked, "Do you

Even if we asked him, he wouldn't say anything. We'd be better off figuring out how F-Poison managed to impersonate a high school

student, let alone blend in and eventually study abroad." Vivienne had a hunch that the secrets F-Poison carried were tied to the final virus experiment

phone rang; it was Karen. "Come to the hospital. Your undercover

Quincy!