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 A young man shouldn't be so withdrawn."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

began to cry louder. "If I had known I'd never see my boy

happened to Elliot

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

thought about moving abroad to be with him since he

grief, buried her face in her hands. "My poor son... I didn't

only offer her condolences

she did not realize that her son had

raised was the enemy

asked, "Would it be too much to ask

said as he handed over the photo album to Percival. Percival flipped through the album, noticing pictures of Elliot in graduation robes, on casual outings, and working at

a picture of a simple life,

study

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

one of Elliot's

the matter

named Elliot was indeed the elusive F-Poison, who had used the art of disguise to hide in Elliot's home, taking his place and living on before using

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

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 and Vivienne offered a comforting smile before

photos were quickly delivered

on the

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

We'd be better off figuring out how F-Poison managed to

believe he could pass for a high school student, let alone blend in and

Karen. "Come to the hospital.

Quincy!