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 A young man shouldn't be so withdrawn."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

see my boy again,

happened to Elliot

back then, and we couldn't go abroad. Thankfully, he

with him since he was settled. But then... there was a shooting at his school. Many students and teachers died, and Elliot

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

her condolences for

did not realize that her son had

they raised was the enemy in

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

total, but they're all here," the father said as he handed over the photo album to Percival. Percival

of a simple life, mostly spent

Elliot study abroad?"

hands paused as he turned the

the corner of one

truth of the

to hide in Elliot's home, taking his place and living on before using his time abroad to continue his sinister deeds. During his studies, he had met Flynn and passed

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

trouble 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. Percival

of the photos were quickly delivered

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

asked, "Do you

be better off figuring

school student, let alone blend in and eventually study abroad." Vivienne had a hunch that the secrets F-Poison

to

Quincy!

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