I nodded. I already had some considerations in my heart. No matter if Mr. Johnson was willing to talk or not, I had to give it a try.

On the second day, I drove to the villa on the outskirts alone.

While I was on my way there, my emotions were a mess. I had both the anxiousness of not knowing its outcome and the eagerness to unveil the truth. When I stood before the vintage-looking door, I took a deep breath and pressed the doorbell.

The door slowly opened and a kind-looking old man appeared before me. His eyes seemed like the kind that had seen many things in life.

I introduced myself courteously and told him what I was there for.

"Oh, you're here to look for Mr. Johnson! Unfortunately, he has gone out on vacation these two days. If you're in a rush, you can look for him at the holiday resort."

This old man had been Mr. Johnson's butler for many years. He gave me an address. After much consideration, I have decided to make my way to the resort.

The resort was located amid mountains, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, and is like it was in another world on its own.

As I drove there, I looked out the window to enjoy the scenic view, but it was very hard for my heart to be calm.

would make me excited and nervous like I was standing at the edge of a cliff-one step forward and

This villa was surrounded by trees in the woods, and I could hear occasional birds

knocked on the door gently, an elegant middle-aged man dressed in traditional clothing

marks on his face, but had also given him a steadfast

before smiling faintly and inviting me in so we

interior of the villa was simple yet classy. There were a few unique drawings hung on the wall, exhibiting

living room and I told

had to say, a mix of emotions appeared in his eyes, but it also

Ms. Wiley that I know

but this is all information in the past. I thought things would dissipate with him being put

was a little wistful like he was reminiscing the past long

no intention

a while like he was

for?" His words lighted my path like a beam in the fog, illuminating my next step, yet making the fog all

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