Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 507

Chapter 507

Besides, Aberdeen had been twenty-two when he vanished. Even if he was coerced at the time, after more than two decades, if he were still alive, he'd surely have found a way to reach out to his parents.

But there hadn't been a single call, not even a note.

Yet, the elderly couple wouldn't listen; they refused to give up hope.

At an age when they should be enjoying their twilight years, they were instead tirelessly searching in a foreign land.

Corley felt a pang of sympathy, but said, "Come on, let's go check out the backyard."

"Oh yes, yes! Aberdeen loved the swing set and the wisteria back there..."

Supporting the old lady, Corley walked towards the yard. Midway, his phone rang.

He glanced at the screen, quickly recognizing the caller ID, and discreetly pocketed the phone to prevent the old lady from seeing.

"Grandma, I need to take this call outside."

"Okay."

Once out of the main house, Corley answered the call-

"Mom, what's up?"

Rodriguez's voice was tinged with impatience, clearly having waited for a

irritation and replied calmly, "Was busy. I'm

And

"Mom, I'm not a criminal, you don't

you? I'm the criminal here, so everyone's keeping their distance from me, treating me like what?!" "Mom, why would

asking you, why didn't you tell me your

Corley fell silent.

knew it, you

"Mom..." He sounded exasperated.

"You're you? I

them right now, aren't

went to the old house, belongs to en.kikisto

me you picked

Trying to fool me?"

now? I'm coming

expression hardened, "Mom, calm down. Grandma's not in a good state right now,

that mean? Because the old lady's upset, I can't come? Are you saying she'd

me like

ton

years, the grandparents had preferred calling Corley

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