Chapter 20

Aveline continued her investigation after leaving the cemetery, not having the time for sentimentality. She had intended to approach the people at her father’s company, but she received a call.

It was from a person her father had supported in the past, a child from the mountainous areas, Mason Scott. His voice sounded slightly anxious, “Miss Blackwood, I just returned to the country and heard about Mr. Blackwood’s serious illness. How is he doing?”

“Thank you for your concern. My father is still in the hospital, receiving treatment.”

“Ah, how could the heavens be so cruel to someone as good as Mr. Blackwood? Back when he supported. us and brought us out of the mountains, we wouldn’t have the life we do today without him.”

A thought crossed Aveline’s mind. If her father had started supporting impoverished mountain children many years ago, could it be possible that Layla Sterling, the woman who went missing, had crossed paths. with her father for this reason?

“Do you know the students my father supported?” Aveline asked.

“I’ve always been in touch with Mr. Blackwood on behalf of those students. I know most of them. However, when I went abroad for a few years, I lost contact with the students in the United States. If you need any help, financially or otherwise, I’ll be willing to go through hell for you.”

Aveline seized the opportunity, “I have a photo. Can you check if it’s someone my father once supported?”

“Sure, Miss Blackwood.”

Within half an hour, Mason sent her some information.

The girl in the photo had bright eyes and white teeth, sharing a strong resemblance to the little girl in the gravestone, particularly her eyes, which were strikingly similar to Alexander’s.

This girl was named Delilah, hailing from a barren mountain area. Anthony had been supporting her since twelve years ago. She had been an outstanding student and had even received scholarship offers from several top domestic and international universities while still in high school. She chose to study in the United States.

Perhaps she was the person Aveline was looking for. She quickly arranged to meet with Mason.

In a coffee shop, Mason arrived punctually. Aveline had only met him once a decade ago, and he was still

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an inexperienced young man at that time. Now, he had grown into the CEO of a publicly–listed company, dressed in a suit, the picture of an elite.

Even then

respectfully addressed her, “Miss

Let’s not beat around the bush, Mason. Do you still have contact

the United States,

know her current situation?”

a few days ago. I found out about Mr.

well. Mostly, I helped Mr. Blackwood

took a sip of coffee and moistened his throat, “But since it was Miss Blackwood’s request, when I came here, I contacted her and my friends. Unfortunately, I received the news that she had passed away. Now, her grades are so good that she

did she die?”

is not clear. I heard

was almost six years old when

supported her, why didn’t she seek help? Why didn’t she go back to Sterling’s house

did her death have to do with her

my father good to

was admitted to this city alone. Mr. Blackwood has consistently looked out for her. It is said that she was bullied by her classmates in the dormitory because of her withdrawn personality. She rented a small apartment just to make her studies go

“Miss Blackwood, why are

of her death,

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to divorce Alexander and secure a payout of ten million. With that, she could settle her affairs and leave this world.

an additional goal, to clear her father’s name

this is a friend of mine, a renowned private

“Thank you, Mason.”

all, it was just a brief encounter with Delilah. I hope she finds peace in

have another meeting shortly, so I won’t take more of your

“Goodbye.”

mentioned and provided

she returned to the hospital, the attending physician, Dr. Smith, called her into

how is my father’s condition? When will he wake up?”

to prepare yourself mentally. Although your father’s surgery was successful, his earlier head injury from the car accident has left some lingering effects. There are no signs of him waking up. It’s possible… he may

plummeted, her hand trembling as she

distress, sighed, “Miss Blackwood, please don’t be disheartened. I’m just saying there is a possibility. If your father can wake up by

issues.”

welled in Aveline’s grayed eyes. Her voice choked with emotion, “If he doesn’t wake up,

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