Chapter 37

Alicia inquired of Martin, "Grampa, do you know Lee? Lee Jones, who looks around the same age as you, and lost his left hand."

Upon hearing the mention of Lee, Martin appeared visibly shocked. The fork he was holding fell from his hand and clattered onto the floor. Tears welled up in his eyes, and he questioned Alicia, "Have you seen Lee? Where is he?"

Alicia was surprised by Martin's reaction and informed Martin, "Lee is the janitor of the apartment where I reside."

"Take me to him!" Martin demanded, instructing Carl to ready the car.

As they drove to Alicia's apartment in the city center, Alicia inquired curiously of Martin, "Lee is your acquaintance?"

Martin responded, "Lee is a friend who once saved my life during the war. He lost his left hand while rescuing me. After the war, I invited him to come to Wilton Pack, where he served as my first Beta and acted as a bodyguard for my two sons. However, he left thirty years ago, leaving behind a letter of resignation, and I haven't