Rewriting My Heart's Fate

"Are you sure?" Kevin frowned. His eyes were filled with concern.

He understood the risk and uneasiness behind the decision I had made, but he also respected my insistence in the pursuit of truth.

I nodded. I was determined. "Yes, I have to go back.

"I feel like all of these are pointing toward a bigger scheme behind things, and that Jack was just a pawn. I needed to find out all of these for myself, not just for his assets, but for the questions I had in my heart as well."

Kevin sighed as he patted my shoulders. "Okay, I respect your decision. You have to be careful.

"The things you're investigating aren't something simple that may involve greater forces supporting all of these people. If you need help, let me know at any time."

I looked gratefully at him as warmth filled my heart.

In this complex, ever-changing world, it was rare to have a friend like him who would support you unconditionally.

After returning to the hotel, I started to pack my things up and prepare for my trip.

Before I left, I was contemplating if I should meet Ethan one last time.

return to the Grayson residence now that he

a phone call

voice was laced with subtle gentleness and was different from his usual high-and-mighty, you-shall-not-cross-me attitude. "I heard you're

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significance to the Grayson family, but I hope for you to understand as well, that he

of course, this was about

gone through a

lot as well. Now, he is willing to change for you, and to me, this is a rare occasion." Ian's tone was laced with sincerity and hope, which

was feeling at that time. There was a dilemma regarding

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after hearing lan's words.

while before I replied,

There was something more important

have something of greater importance for me to do, and it's regarding my family matters and the unsolved riddles. As for

expected my

respect your decision. I also have some clues so if you really need them, come