Her question stumped Winslow.
He had spent many years in Moranta, starting from the bottom to becoming the owner of the KKCD Casino, which both sides of the law respected. Never had he faced a difficult moment.
Yet, at that exact moment, he was in a predicament, facing Elisa.
He didn't know how to answer her question because he wasn't directly involved. Only the concerned parties could work out the specifics of the matter.
However, he had a hunch that there must be a reason behind it.
In the end, he could only say, “Elisa, I've been away from home for many years. This time, I'm taking you back just to see if your mother is still in the clan.”
On the contrary, they would have to search for her if she wasn't there.
If it's an ordinary family, Uncle Winslow won't use the word, clan. Moreover, what causes him to leave home for so many years?
However, she sensed it was inappropriate to probe further.
He had, after all, made his stance clear from the very beginning that there were certain things that weren't suitable to tell her at that instance.
“Well, either way, we need to go back home this time and see for ourselves,” Elisa said with a gentle smile, looking quite relieved.
However, Winslow noticed the hint of pain in Elisa's eyes.
The pain of growing up without a mother was something no one could easily erase.
Winslow gently patted Elisa's shoulder, comforting her in a soft voice, “Elisa, regardless of the outcome, I will give you an explanation.”
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