The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 107

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I looked closely and noticed a small, almost imperceptible scar running across his right forehead.

“After hearing about our mysterious heroine, I asked the townsfolk who it might be. By the time I identified you and found your house, your grandmother had already taken you back to the city. I was too late,” Soren revealed.

I was stunned. Our history went back that far? What could even say to that?

If we had missed each other then, though…

“What about the second time?” I asked.

“It was summer the following year. I was swimming in the river with two friends. I’m a strong swimmer, but I had terrible luck that day. Not long after entering the water, my legs cramped. Soon, the current started pulling me downstream.

first, but they couldn’t

eyes widened. I remembered this!

the Schansey Bridge on my way to buy ice cream. I saw someone struggling in the

a smile. “You ran to the riverbank, picked up a small branch, and tried to help, but it was too light and drifted

onto some riverweed, and it was about to snap. So, I clung to the log. Thankfully, my friends and the adults arrived just in time. They pulled me

childhood memories. Afterward, several men in uniforms came to

was a timid child, and their military gear intimidated me. I hid

house to thank you, but you stayed hidden. Your grandmother welcomed us. I

“Seriously?” I exclaimed.

didn’t remember that part!

time someone had ever ignored me,” Soren said

technically save you, did I? Your friends did.