I kept my eyes on the road, hoping I could spot Ashton. All of a sudden, a yellow sports car overtook us.
The driver’s arrogance instantly reminded me of someone.
Without hesitation, I took out my phone and called Holden.
Since I had been his client quite regularly, the man picked up my call immediately.
I gave him the task I needed him to help me with right away. “P917RG. Track this car for me in Fander in M country. You can quote me any price you want, but locate this car first!”
The moment Holden agreed to take this job, I hung up the call.
Around three minutes later, Holden texted me the GPS coordinates. The coordinate showed the target stopped at a river near a sea bridge that connected to the city.
We followed the coordinates, arrived at the destination some ten minutes later, and found the car with the plate number Joseph had provided.
I opened the car door and noticed Ashton standing by the river. He looked exceptionally lonely under the gloomy night sky.
I walked up to him slowly, feeling bad for him. However, I was even more relieved than I had managed to find him.
The truth might be brutal, and the process of coming to terms with it might be a difficult one, but as long as Ashton did not give up on himself, I would be there for him.
Perhaps he was too deep in thought and not aware of his surroundings. He jolted when I embraced him from the back.
A moment of silence fell between us before Ashton said in a coarse and trembling voice, “Let’s go home.”
My heart sank. The pain in his voice was so palpable.
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