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 A young man shouldn't be so withdrawn."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

see my

happened to Elliot

away tears. "Elliot did well in 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 see his face from

back. We thought about moving abroad to be with him since

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 he have left

only offer her condolences for the woman's

realize that her son had died the

was the enemy in their

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

less than ten in total, but they're all here," the father said as he handed over the

a picture of a simple life, mostly spent on

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 was equally

of one of Elliot's photos,

the matter was

disguise to hide in Elliot's home, taking his place and living on

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

Thank you for remembering our son," the father said, bowing to Vivienne and Percival, his eyes glistening with tears. Percival and

of the photos were quickly delivered to

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

you want me to go

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

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 to the final virus experiment GTO

it was Karen. "Come to

Quincy!