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?”

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

her in. Do you think she’s sleeping on the streets? Maybe hiding out in

one place

lit up with urgency.

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

check it out anyway,”

a brief pause, Jayden exhaled and nodded. “Alright.


cent she had was spent on

golden glow

so she had walked for hours. At last, she reached her destination—a quiet cemetery. Tears stung her eyes; she brushed them away with trembling fingers and let memory guide her

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 of his

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