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 A young man shouldn't be so withdrawn."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

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

happened to Elliot

communication was difficult back then, and we couldn't

We thought about moving abroad to be with him since he was settled. But then... there was a shooting at his school. Many students

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

only offer her condolences for

son had died

was

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

here," the father said as he handed over the photo album to Percival.

painted a picture of a simple life, mostly

Elliot study

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

the corner of one of Elliot's

truth of the

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

the album and said, "Thank you. We've got what we need. Someone

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

photos were quickly delivered to

Flynn's face on the printout, Percival's fingertips tensed

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

need. Even if we asked him, he wouldn't say anything. We'd be better off figuring out how F-Poison

for 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 GTO was

it was Karen. "Come to the hospital. Your undercover

Quincy!