“Take a look here. If you experienced major leg damage in the past and allowed it to completely heal, then these test results would show abnormalities that are outside of a healthy individual’s normal range. But based on the in-depth X-rays taken of your bones, there’s no evidence of prior fractures that would necessitate the use of a wheelchair.”

After listening to the dean’s thorough explanation, the wave of agitation swelling within Holden slowly began to subside. However, his countenance remained deeply troubled.

After a lengthy silence, he simply uttered in a low tone, “I understand.”

He then turned on his heel and left the office without another word.

As he gazed at Holden’s retreating figure, the dean let out a weary sigh and a silent, heartfelt apology.

with an urgent request before he passed away. He had implored the staff to not divulge anything to Holden regarding

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much for him throughout those years. Without his unwavering guidance and support, there would’ve been no future for him today. This was why he could never go against Aldus’ dying wish despite his guilt gnawing at

more before briefly sending Devin

check-up. He instructed

from

“Understood.”

hoped would finally connect the fragments of his foggy memory had only led to even more dead ends. After believing that he was so close to unraveling the mysteries of his past, he was left frustrated that

uncertainty,

wanted to see her. He wanted to call her up this instant and Listen to her soothing voice. He longed to ask her what kind of man Theodore had truly been deep down. But as his finger hovered over her

once and for all that he was not the man she had lost. And that their last fragile thread of connection, as delicate as glass, would be mercilessly

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