Elspeth gulped. “Thank you, Uncle Irving, but for now, I need to go back.”

Irving didn’t like that she was going back so soon, and his face fell. “It’s not every day you come to see me. What’s the hurry?”

Elspeth smiled. “Callum’s probably still trapped. When I jumped ship, he didn’t come with me. I need to know how he’s doing.” She must find out if Callum was fine.

If she insists. Irving sighed. “Don’t worry. I’ll settle everything for you as soon as possible, but you’re staying with me until then. My son never comes back. You’re the only one I have.” Irving got annoyed just thinking about his son.

“Thank you, Mr. Irving.” It wasn’t a hassle dealing with the government, but Elspeth lost all her stuff, so reissuing an ID would take time.

“Oh, I almost forgot.” Elias smacked his head. “Elspeth, you mentioned one of the Winthrop brothers resembled me. What’s his name?”

Elspeth looked at him. She didn’t think she should tell him the answer right now, but since he was asking, she couldn’t hide it from him. “Edmund,” she answered.

A hint of curiosity appeared in Irving’s eyes. “So, you saw someone who looks like my son?”

“It’s more than that. They look exactly the same.”

same… Wait a minute… Driven by excitement, Irving stood

nodded. “But he has a little mole at the corner of

told them the baby couldn’t make it. It was tragic, but the couple accepted the news. Yet no, he was told of the news that someone out there looked just like his son. Unable to contain his overflowing emotions, Irving raised his voice and said,

but never had he seen his father’s eyes shine with so much passion.

is your son. This is just speculation, but it is a fact that he does look like Elias.” I don’t want Uncle Irving to be happy

son. The doctor told me he had a mole at the

of Edmund’s right eye. Can it

wanted to settle all governmental procedures for Elspeth and fly back to see Edmund right away, but before that, Elspeth would have to stay put. Moreover, Elias’ grandfather’s birthday party was just around the corner. Irving busied himself with the birthday affairs, so

was afternoon. Elias came to Elspeth’s room and knocked on the door. Elspeth was trying to establish contact with the Winthrops through her

sea after me? No. No. He’s hurt.

in his

looked at his box. Curious,

you. You’re joining

your family. I don’t

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