After dropping out of school following middle school, he returned home. His mother had once insisted he continue on to high school in the city, but in the end, she couldn’t defy the will of the head of the household. He stayed behind, tending to pigs and sheep.Adora smiled and nodded. "Yes, the '
She knew Louis wasn’t the type to meddle in other people’s affairs, yet here he was, so willing to help.Was it because he felt sympathy for Fool’s fate? Or was it his way of thanking Fool on her behalf for saving her?Whatever the reason, Adora was genuinely grateful for what he’d done.And in that
Adora sighed and offered a simple explanation. "That boyfriend I mentioned before—we broke up. He’s not the one.""Oh…" Fool murmured. Whether he understood or not, it was hard to say. But he kept staring at Louis, studying him.Louis, in turn, looked at the man with a mix of sympathy and thought.
"You… you still remember me?""Of course I do. I always have. If it weren’t for you, I might’ve been dead long ago…""No, no… that’s not…"He raised both hands and waved them clumsily, his voice filled with sincerity. "It… it was my family… we… we wronged you. I’m glad you escaped. If not… I’d… neve
Louis gave a slight nod and replied politely, "There’s no need to blame yourself, Officer Watson. “What happened last night wasn’t your fault, and it wasn’t on the police either. I understand that your job isn’t easy."Michael was deeply grateful. "Thank you, Mr. Walker."After the brief exchange,
When they returned to Millbrook, the entire village felt different from the night before.Police officers were still stationed throughout the area to prevent another outbreak of unrest.Aside from the police, many outsiders had also arrived, hoping to find their missing loved ones.Some had already