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?"

so long to answer?" Kathleen Rodriguez's voice was tinged with impatience, clearly having waited for a while. "Where

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

with what? And who

frowned, "Mom, I'm not a criminal, you don't need to interrogate

backwards, haven't you? I'm the criminal here, so everyone's keeping their distance from me, treating me like what?!"

you, why didn't you tell me your

Corley fell silent.

you did it on

"Mom..." He sounded exasperated.

"You're you? I

them right now, aren't

to the old

you picked

Trying to fool

you now?

a good

fired back, "What does that mean? Because the old lady's upset, I can't come? Are you saying she'd get worse seeing me?!

me like

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preferred calling

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