Chapter 0375

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“With you, it’s different. When I saw those pictures of your mother that Theodore sent me, I remembered her. And when I saw you, I knew without a doubt–you’re my son. Just look at us; we’re like two drops of water. Though I can’t figure out where those gray eyes of yours come from–must be a family trait.”

“So why did you wait so long to find us?” Alden repeated, his voice filled with frustration.

“I didn’t know you existed. Darius Richards was my lawyer in the past. Though he doesn’t know I’m alive, I’ve seen that he did the right thing. He gave you my last name and ensured you received what was left of my small fortune. That gives me peace of mind.”

“You still haven’t answered my question… Why did it take so long?”

brain injury. I went through almost every stage: first, I was in a coma, and eventually, I entered a state of post–traumatic confusion. That was when the doctors finally breathed a sigh of relief—but

were badly damaged. One of my hands was also severely injured, but they managed to save it. I don’t have full mobility, but at least I didn’t lose it

had passed Theodore often thought about telling my family the truth, but his biggest fear was that someone would use my vulnerability to finish what they started. I learned that my brother married the woman who ordered my death. Even though we weren’t entirely certain, Theodore knew that the hit ordered by her former boss was meant to go through–whether it was

answer

front of me after all this time? If

kept it in mind. He didn’t know who your mother was or where she lived, but my old friend is relentless. He knew you’d resurface one day, and that would be our chance to find you. That’s why I’m here. After 15 years, I just wanted you to know that for at least

you want from me

You’re the only thing that feels familiar to me right now, and that doesn’t bother me. I don’t want your mother to know about this–I don’t want to disrupt her

didn’t entirely agree, he understood it was the right thing for her. She had already suffered through his father’s supposed death once; there was no point in bringing that

stayed silent all these years, not because I didn’t

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