Chapter 2592
Brett’s eyes mirrored Nicole’s tears.
Indeed, he and Wesson were both fathers, guardians in need.
He had nearly forfeited his right to fatherhood.
Brett replayed the events.
“Shame weighed heavily as I departed, leaving Mr.
Lawrence behind.
Ashamed to face anyone, I sought solace.
But as I retreated, I noticed my daughter’s gifted keychain was missing.
Retracing my steps, I glimpsed a fleeting shadow down another corridor, assuming it was a former colleague and dismissing it.
Upon my return to Mr.
Lawrence’s office, the door stood ajar, silence reigning within.
Assuming Mr.
Lawrence had departed, I retrieved my keychain.
Just as I prepared to exit, I spied an open window.
The gusts atop the building prompted me to close it, only to witness a gathering crowd below.
”
Even now, Brett’s heart raced when he recalled the scene from that day.
“I heard the commotion downstairs and realized something had befallen Mr.
Lawrence.
But moments before, he had assured me of his support, inviting me to seek his aid if ever necessary.
Why then would he suddenly meet his demise by leaping to his death?”
Brett’s initial suspicion centered on the unfamiliar figure he had encountered, whose hurried demeanor seemed incongruous for a staff member.
However, it wasn’t solely this observation that led Brett to suspect foul play in Nicole’s father’s demise.
Brett also noted Mr.
Lawrence’s computer was still powered on, revealing a distressing video of Nicole being harassed.
Knowing Wesson’s unwavering devotion to Nicole, Brett reasoned that Wesson would never leave such a video accessible if he intended to end his own life.
Instead, Wesson would have taken steps to erase or conceal it, shielding Nicole from further disgrace.
However, at the time, Brett’s mind raced with worries.
His foremost concern was avoiding implications should anyone discover his presence.This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.
With his daughter awaiting his return, he couldn’t afford to be ensnared in a scandal.
In a frantic rush, he extracted the USB drive from Wesson’s computer and hastily departed.
Later, consumed by fear, Brett sought refuge in the countryside, unable to muster the courage to attend Wesson’s funeral.
Remaining hidden for several days, Brett cautiously emerged to gather intelligence, only to discover the newspapers had branded Wesson’s demise as a suicide.
Brett knew then that the truth had been veiled.
Playing his part, Brett contacted the woman as instructed, feigning compliance as she lauded his efforts and furnished him with the overseas surgeon’s contact details.
Once the situation calmed down, Brett whisked Callie away for the surgery abroad.
Following a period of recovery, he escorted Callie back to their homeland.
The foreign terrain amid Callie’s treatment period proved unsettling for Brett, where the pervasive presence of firearms left him in perpetual dread for his daughter’s safety.
Ultimately, he concluded that their native land offered the greatest security and returned with Callie.
Back home, Brett led a subdued existence, operating a modest enterprise to sustain his family.
Eschewing corporate entanglements, he harbored apprehensions that a thorough background check would intelligence, only to discover the newspapers had branded Wesson’s demise as a suicide.
Brett knew then that the truth had been veiled.
Playing his part, Brett contacted the woman as instructed, feigning compliance as she lauded his efforts and furnished him with the overseas surgeon’s contact details.
Once the situation calmed down, Brett whisked Callie away for the surgery abroad.
Following a period of recovery, he escorted Callie back to their homeland.
The foreign terrain amid Callie’s treatment period proved unsettling for Brett, where the pervasive presence of firearms left him in perpetual dread for his daughter’s safety.
Ultimately, he concluded that their native land offered the greatest security and returned with Callie.
Back home, Brett led a subdued existence, operating a modest enterprise to sustain his family.
Eschewing corporate entanglements, he harbored apprehensions that a thorough background check would expose his past.
For half a decade, Brett savored a tranquil existence, convinced that his past had receded into obscurity until Nicole’s quest for truth shattered his illusion of peace.
Upon hearing his story, Nicole remained silent for a prolonged moment.
Retrieving a photo from her phone, she presented it to Brett.
“Was this the woman who contacted you?”
Accepting Nicole’s phone, Brett scrutinized the image intently before confirming, “Yes, that’s her.
”
Memories flooded back vividly for Brett.
When Jamie had approached him, she had always concealed her identity behind elaborate disguises with masks and hats aplenty.
However, Brett was no fool.
He had clandestinely trailed Jamie, catching glimpses of her unmasked from a distance.
Since that moment, he had etched her image into his mind, harboring a silent hope for the day when the truth would be unveiled.