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 A young man shouldn't be so withdrawn."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

woman began to cry louder. "If I had known I'd never see my boy again,

happened to Elliot overseas?" Percival

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 could

university, we 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

"My poor son... I didn't even get to see him one last time. How

offer her condolences for the woman's

son

raised was the enemy in

much to ask to see some photos of Elliot? Especially the ones

even fewer from his 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 flipped through

of a simple life,

did Elliot study abroad?" Vivienne

gone overseas otherwise," the father replied. Percival's hands paused as he turned the pages, a complex look in his eyes. Noticing the change, Vivienne leaned in and

in the corner of one of Elliot's photos, was

the matter

Elliot's home, taking his place and

what we need. Someone will be by shortly to take

a long time. Thank you for remembering our son," the father said, bowing to

photos were quickly

on the printout, Percival's fingertips

Percival's expression, asked, "Do you

We'd be better off figuring out

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

Karen. "Come to the hospital. Your undercover girl has woken

Quincy!