Chapter 434 There's No Flesh Left


Hearing Caspian's words, Neil felt a warm glow inside; Caspian was really considerate.

"Don't worry, I won't disturb your dad's rest," Neil said quickly, flashing a reassuring smile.

Elisa stepped forward, her eyes full of gratitude. "Thanks, Uncle Neil. When my dad gets better, you're welcome to come over every day."

Neil nodded, touched by her sincerity. "Alright."

After chatting with Caspian and Elisa, Neil quietly pushed the door open and walked into Alaric's room. The last time they saw each other was at Marigold's funeral.

It hadn't been long, but seeing Alaric now, Neil was shocked.

"How did you lose so much weight in just a few days?" Neil asked, his voice full of concern. Seeing Alaric so thin made his heart ache.

Alaric gave a faint smile. "I'm okay," he said lightly, then asked, "Neil, what brings you here? Any progress on the case?"

Neil pulled out his phone and brought up some surveillance footage. "There's some progress," he said, showing Alaric the video. It was from the night Todd died, capturing a blurry figure near Ambrose's house.

Neil pointed to the screen. "The surveillance was a bit far and the image is blurry. I've watched this footage a thousand times, using every technique to enhance it, but it's still unclear. The person in the footage has similar clothes, body shape, and even walking posture. But look closely-do you see that? Is this person smoking?"

Alaric squinted at the screen, leaning in to get a better look. "It seems so," he said, trying to make out the details.

Neil pointed to the figure's hand. "Look! After smoking, he flicks the ash with his thumb, index, and middle fingers. This should be a long-term habit. Does Ambrose have this habit when he smokes?"

deep in thought. "I've known Ambrose for a long time, and I've never

be a long-term smoker. If Ambrose doesn't smoke, it proves that the person in the

to smoke. And it indeed looked like a smoking gesture in the video.

keep him for now. Stuart

we can also tell Stuart about these findings, let them turn against each other. There will always be some gains after

gently grabbed Alaric's arm. "Seeing you so thin now, I can't bear to

of muscle. When you feel better

softly. "I don't have much to do today, so I'll stay here with you. You just rest, don't worry

but Alaric still felt guilty about the last time he had two

keep an eye on her after she left, he couldn't restrict her freedom. What if

"Neil," Alaric began.

Go ahead,"

asked, trying to gauge

new cases, I couldn't tell you. Just focus on getting better and don't

"Alright," Alaric said.

If Hestia really told

me; I'll make myself

Alaric smiled. "Okay."

Harry, and Elisa could handle things independently, they were still just kids. Since Neil had nothing to do today, he decided to stay and keep Alaric company. Alaric was very grateful; Neil stayed with him almost the whole day. When Stellan came home from work, Neil was

said, surprised

shocked to see how thin he is. Stellan, you really need to take good care of him." Stellan nodded earnestly. "Of course, I'll do my best to make sure he's healthy and strong

said. "I'm leaving now. Take care of

time. How can you leave? Stay and eat with us," Stellan said

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