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.

to save me at first, but they couldn’t keep up. So, they rushed to find help…‘

widened. I remembered this!

someone struggling in the water and called for help, but

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

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 out of the

of my more vivid childhood memories. Afterward, several men

intimidated me.

you stayed hidden. Your grandmother welcomed us. I noticed you peeking through the crack in the door… and I

“Seriously?” I exclaimed.

didn’t remember that

had ever ignored me,” Soren

I didn’t technically save you, did I?