The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 624

Fitness Fun in the Park

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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 A young man shouldn't be so withdrawn."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."

I'd never see my boy again, I would have never

to Elliot

well in school and work, 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

got a job at the university, we knew he wouldn't come back. We thought about moving abroad to be with him since he

didn't even get to see him one last time.

her condolences for the woman's

son had died

child they raised was the

asked, "Would it be too much to ask to see

as

a picture of a simple life, mostly spent

study abroad?" Vivienne

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

of one of

truth of the matter was

who had used the art of disguise to hide in Elliot's home, taking his place and living

album and said, "Thank you. We've got what we need. Someone will be by shortly to take you to the

at all. We haven't had anyone to talk to about Elliot for a long time. Thank you for remembering our son," the father said, bowing to Vivienne and Percival, his eyes glistening with tears.

were quickly

on the printout,

noticing Percival's expression, asked, "Do you want

say anything. We'd be better off figuring out how F-Poison managed to

blend in and eventually study abroad." Vivienne had a hunch that the secrets F-Poison carried

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

Quincy!

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