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?"

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

her irritation and replied calmly, "Was busy.

with what? And

criminal, you don't

you're the criminal? Ha-"Kathleen's voice sharply rose, "Got it 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

Corley fell silent.

knew it, you did

"Mom..." He sounded exasperated.

"You're you? I

them right now, aren't

went to the old

me you

Trying to fool me?"

are you now? I'm coming

down. Grandma's not in a good state right now, it's better if you come some

Because the old lady's upset, I can't come? Are you saying she'd get worse seeing me?!

like I'm

ton

preferred calling

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