My Flash Romance With the Richest Mogul novel Chapter 1948

Vivian gazed at Manfred.

Soon, Manfred started to speak, "After you left back then, I finished everything in Hubril and went to Graystone. There, I found that couple.

"After questioning them, I showed them some of the things you gave me. They didn't recognize any of it. Even when I mentioned your name, they had no idea who you were. They are most likely not your parents."

He knew she had rushed back, mostly to find her parents.

Maybe—just maybe—a small part of her also came back for him.

Vivian's expression changed instantly. Her mind roared as if struck by lightning.

Not her parents?

If they weren't her parents… then where were her real parents?

"Once everything in Briarpatch is settled, our route back will take us through Graystone. I'll take you to meet that couple again."

Seeing Vivian so shaken, Manfred felt his chest tighten. He regretted telling her the truth. Maybe he should have kept it from her.

He reached out, wanting to hold her hand. But halfway through, he hesitated.

Looking at her porcelain-like, fair skin, just as beautiful as the first time they met—he suddenly became painfully aware of the change between them.

There was now… a distance.

Vivian took a moment to process the situation. At first, she was shocked that the couple weren't her parents. But after calming down, another thought surfaced.

Her parents had always been cautious. This was a completely foreign, ancient world, and there was no way they wouldn't be on their guard.

Without seeing her in person, they wouldn't have believed Manfred so easily.

She shouldn't panic.

When she finally came back to her senses, she noticed Manfred looked a bit dazed.

She didn't know what he was thinking, but a trace of sadness between his brows made her heart tighten.

"Manfred, I'm fine. I actually prepared myself for this a long time ago.

"My parents have been missing for so long—just knowing they're still alive is already a great relief. Finding them isn't urgent.

"Right now, you have much more important things to do. After arriving here today, I went to the government office and saw so many homeless people. They need you."