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?"

take you so long to answer?" Kathleen Rodriguez's voice was tinged

ignored her irritation and replied calmly,

what? And who are you

a criminal,

it backwards, haven't you? I'm the criminal here, so everyone's keeping

you, why didn't you tell

Corley fell silent.

you did

"Mom..." He sounded exasperated.

"You're you? I

them right now, aren't

old house,

me you

Trying to fool

now?

a good state right

upset, I can't come? Are you saying she'd get worse seeing me?!

like I'm the plague!"

ton

years, the grandparents had preferred calling Corley

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