Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 507

Besides, Aberdeen had been twenty-two when he vanished. Even if he was coerced at the time, after more than two decades, if he were still alive, he'd surely have found a way to reach out to his parents.

But there hadn't been a single call, not even a note.

Yet, the elderly couple wouldn't listen; they refused to give up hope.

At an age when they should be enjoying their twilight years, they were instead tirelessly searching in a foreign land.

Corley felt a pang of sympathy, but said, "Come on, let’s go check out the backyard."

"Oh yes, yes! Aberdeen loved the swing set and the wisteria back there…"

Supporting the old lady, Corley walked towards the yard. Midway, his phone rang.

He glanced at the screen, quickly recognizing the caller ID, and discreetly pocketed the phone to prevent the old lady from seeing.

"Grandma, I need to take this call outside."

"Okay."

Once out of the main house, Corley answered the call—

"Mom, what's up?"

"Why did it take you so long to answer?" Kathleen Rodriguez's voice was tinged with impatience, clearly having waited for a while. "Where are you?"

Corley ignored her irritation and replied calmly, "Was busy. I'm out and about."

"Busy with what? And who are you with?"

Corley frowned, "Mom, I'm not a criminal, you don't need to interrogate me."

"You think you're the criminal? Ha—" Kathleen's voice sharply rose, "Got it backwards, haven’t you? I’m the criminal here, so everyone's keeping their distance from me, treating me like what?!"

"Mom, why would you say that?"

"I’m asking you, why didn’t you tell me your grandparents went back home?"

Corley fell silent.