NovelEnglishChapter 0501
When Minnie disappeared, she was already 22 years old. Even if she had been unable to control her situation
back then, after more than 20 years, she would surely have found a way to contact her parents if she were still
alive.
But there had been nothing-not a single call, not even a message. Yet the old couple wouldn't listen, refusing to
give up. At an age when they should have been enjoying a peaceful retirement, they were instead wandering
from place to place in a foreign land
Sam felt a tug at his heart but said lightly, “Con, let's check out the backyard.”
“Yes, let's go! Minnie always loved the swing set and the wisteria in the backyard,” Fiona said eagerly.
Sam held his grandmother's arm, helping her as they walked. Halfway there, his phone rang. He glanced at the
screen, noting the caller's name.
He then subtly turned his phone so his grandmother couldn't see it.
“Grandma, I'll just step outside to take this call,” he said.
“Alright,” Fiona nodded.
Once he was outside the main building, Sam finally answered the call.
“Mom, what is it?” he asked.
“Why did you take so long to pick up? Nelly Garrison’s tone sounded irritated, clearly showing her impatience.
“Where are you?”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIgnoring her agitation, Sam replied calmly, “I was busy, I'm outside.”
“Busy with what? Who are you with?” she demanded.
Sam frowned, “Mom, I'm not a criminal. There's no need to interrogate me.”
*A criminal? Ha!” Nelly’s voice sharpened suddenly. “You've got it backward, don’t you? I'm the one treated like
a criminal! All of you are on your guard againstas if I'm skind of threat!”
“Mom, why would you say that?” Sam asked, trying to stay composed.
“I have to ask-why didn’t you tellthat your grandparents were back in the country? Nelly accused. Sam was
at a loss for words,
“I knew it! You did it on purpose!” she snapped.
“Mom he sighed, feeling a wave of helplessness.
“You're with them right now, aren’t you? | already went to the Garrison estate, and the butler toldyou picked
them up. Are you still going to lie to me?”
Sam's expression hardened slightly. “Mom, please calm down. Grandma isn’t in the best emotional state Tight
now. It's better if you visit another day.”
Nelly shot back, “What do you mean by that? Just because she’s upset, | can’t come? Are you saying that
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Over the years, her parents preferred to communicate with Sam instead of talking to her. Even when she tried to
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Nelly opened her mouth, ready to argue. Even so, she found herself at a loss for words, unable to utter a sound.
Sam quietly ended the call and returned inside.
“Sam, who was on the phone?” Fiona asked.
“It was just a business matter. It’s all sorted out now,” he replied.
“That's good.”
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