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 A young man shouldn't be so withdrawn."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

louder. "If I had known I'd never see my boy again, I would have never

happened to Elliot

rarely contacted us; communication was difficult back then, and we couldn't go abroad. Thankfully, he sent photos home, so

to be with him

woman, overcome with grief, buried her face in her hands. "My poor son... I didn't even get to see him one last time. How could

her condolences

did not realize that her son had died the day

was the

down, Percival asked, "Would it be too much to ask to

years abroad, less than ten in total, but they're all here," the father said as he handed over the photo album to Percival. Percival

picture of a simple life, mostly

did Elliot study abroad?" Vivienne

otherwise," the father replied. Percival's hands paused as he turned the pages, a complex look in his eyes. Noticing the

corner of one of Elliot's photos,

truth of the matter was becoming

used the art of disguise to hide in Elliot's home, taking his place and living on before using his time abroad to

you. We've got what we need. Someone will be by shortly to take you to the

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

the photos were quickly

face on the printout, Percival's

you want me

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

school student, let alone blend

Karen. "Come to

Quincy!

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