Elspeth gulped. “Thank you, Uncle Irving, but for now, I need to go back.”

Irving didn’t like that she was going back so soon, and his face fell. “It’s not every day you come to see me. What’s the hurry?”

Elspeth smiled. “Callum’s probably still trapped. When I jumped ship, he didn’t come with me. I need to know how he’s doing.” She must find out if Callum was fine.

If she insists. Irving sighed. “Don’t worry. I’ll settle everything for you as soon as possible, but you’re staying with me until then. My son never comes back. You’re the only one I have.” Irving got annoyed just thinking about his son.

“Thank you, Mr. Irving.” It wasn’t a hassle dealing with the government, but Elspeth lost all her stuff, so reissuing an ID would take time.

“Oh, I almost forgot.” Elias smacked his head. “Elspeth, you mentioned one of the Winthrop brothers resembled me. What’s his name?”

Elspeth looked at him. She didn’t think she should tell him the answer right now, but since he was asking, she couldn’t hide it from him. “Edmund,” she answered.

A hint of curiosity appeared in Irving’s eyes. “So, you saw someone who looks like my son?”

“It’s more than that. They look exactly the same.”

minute… Driven by excitement, Irving stood

little

It was tragic, but the couple accepted the news. Yet no, he was told of the news

never seen his father act that way. He was fierce, kind, and jolly, but never had he seen his father’s eyes shine with so much passion. “Calm down, Dad. Calm down.

know if Edmund is your son. This is just speculation, but it is a fact that he does look like Elias.” I don’t want Uncle Irving to

what she said. “No, I’m sure he’s my son. The doctor told me he had a mole at the corner of his eye. The right eye,

was shocked. The mole was indeed at the corner of Edmund’s right eye. Can it be? Can Edmund be Uncle Irving’s son?

even more. He wanted to settle all governmental procedures for Elspeth and fly back to see Edmund right away, but before that, Elspeth would have to stay put. Moreover, Elias’ grandfather’s birthday party was just around the corner. Irving busied himself with the birthday affairs, so Elspeth’s matters were set aside, but since the birthday arrangements were going fast, Elspeth didn’t

Elspeth’s room and knocked on the door. Elspeth was trying to establish contact with the Winthrops through her laptop, but

never changes his number, so I should’ve been able to reach him. All of a sudden, a horrifying thought occurred to her. Wait. What if Callum jumped into the sea after me? No. No. He’s

and in his hands was

at his

prepared for you.

part of your family.

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