Chapter 1781:

Brook’s jaw tightened. “It’s not going to be easy. We have to keep the truth about Corrie and Uncle Jordy under wraps—for now.”

Jayden nodded. “Exactly. You should go talk to her.”

Brook’s eyes widened. “Me again?”

Elyse instinctively stepped closer to Jayden, silently making it clear she wasn’t volunteering.

Brook sighed, running a hand through his hair before reluctantly heading inside.

Elyse and Jayden remained in the hallway. She glanced up at him, curiosity flickering in her eyes. “Where do you think Corrie could be hiding? She hasn’t gone home, she’s not with anyone we know, and she doesn’t have a car. Where could she possibly be?”

thoughtfully. “That’s the real question, isn’t it? Where would she

car and no friends willing to take her in. Do you think she’s sleeping on the streets? Maybe

is one

lit up with

his head. “It’s a long shot—practically wishful thinking. I doubt she’d

it out anyway,” Elyse

brief pause, Jayden exhaled and


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a long, restless journey, Corrie finally returned to Watscar. The morning sun cast a golden glow through the trees, but its warmth did nothing to ease

she had walked for hours. At last, she reached her destination—a

photograph on the headstone remained untouched by time. A young man’s face stared back—handsome, with boyish features that still held the promise of youth. Corrie crouched down and traced the engraved lines

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