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 A young man shouldn't be so withdrawn."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

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

happened to Elliot overseas?" Percival

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

and got a job at the 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 at his school. Many students and teachers died, and

in her hands. "My poor son... I didn't even get to see him

could only offer her condolences for

son

raised was the enemy in

Percival asked, "Would it be too much to ask to see some photos of Elliot? Especially the ones he sent from

the father said as he handed over the photo album to Percival. Percival flipped through the album, noticing pictures of Elliot in graduation robes, on

a picture of a simple life, mostly spent on

Elliot study

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

corner of one of

truth of the matter was becoming

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

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

our son," the father said, bowing to Vivienne and Percival,

of the photos were quickly

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

"Do you want me to go and

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

would have been middle-aged by then. It's hard to believe he could pass 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

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

Quincy!