Larissa Judson and Haskell Palmer novel Chapter 579

Larissa’s words made Haskell’s pupils dilate. He eagerly reached out and took the file from her. When his eyes landed on the photograph of Rigby attached to the top page, he felt a jolt, as if struck by an invisible force.

At first glance, Rigby’s facial structure didn’t bear much resemblance to Haskell’s. But as he focused on the young man’s eyes and brow, a strange sense of familiarity washed over him. There was a subtle similarity there that was undeniably his own.

Larissa noticed his reaction.

“Do you see it?” she asked softly. “The resemblance in his eyes?”

Haskell nodded, his attention now completely absorbed by the file. He read every word, afraid to miss a single detail. The birth year was the same as his brother’s, though the month was different. But his brother had been taken on the day he turned one month old. Perhaps whoever rescued him had chosen that day to mark his rebirth. It made sense.

After so long searching, this was the first time Haskell had felt such a strong conviction. The man in this file could truly be his brother. The excitement made his fingers tremble.

After finishing the report, Haskell finally calmed down and looked at Larissa, his gaze soft. “Larissa, I’ll go with you tomorrow to meet him. For today, I’ll have Crispin post guards near his home.”

As he spoke, Crispin stepped forward, took the file from Haskell, and left the office to personally oversee the task.

Once the door closed, Haskell reached for Larissa’s hand. “Larissa.”

She placed her hand in his.

Haskell held it tightly. “If Rigby really is my brother… Larissa, I don’t know how I could ever repay you.”

At this moment, Larissa had no doubt about Haskell’s sincerity. But feelings could be fleeting. Even if he loved her deeply now, it didn’t guarantee he wouldn’t betray her in the future.

It didn’t matter. Larissa was confident enough in herself not to worry about sunk costs. If he ever left her, it would be his loss, not hers.

Haskell’s eyes flickered. She only believed in him now? That meant she might not in the future. But he wasn’t discouraged. He would prove himself through his actions and earn her trust for a lifetime.

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After leaving Palmer Group, Larissa drove away. In the back seat, the bound and gagged Trudy was overcome with terror.