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 A young man shouldn't be so withdrawn."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 boy again,

to Elliot overseas?"

man wiped away tears. "Elliot did well in school and work, consistently earning scholarships. But he rarely contacted us; communication was difficult back then, 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,

her hands. "My poor son... I didn't even

only offer her condolences

realize that her son had died the day he

was the enemy in their

asked, "Would it be too much to ask to see some photos of

father said as he handed over the photo album to Percival. Percival flipped through the

picture of a simple life, mostly spent on

did Elliot study

wouldn't have gone overseas otherwise," the father replied. Percival's hands paused as he turned the pages, a complex look in

in the corner of one of

truth of the matter was becoming

had used the art of disguise 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

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

long time. Thank you for remembering our son,"

the photos were quickly delivered

looked at Flynn's face on

you want me to go and

asked him, he wouldn't say anything. We'd be better off figuring out how

darkened. "F-Poison 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."

was Karen. "Come to the hospital.

Quincy!