The Real Heiress's New Family Adored By All novel Chapter 381

Chapter 381 Old Secrets

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Maya had been called out by their teacher to talk about a school competition. Only Zora and Hallie were left in the classroom.

“What do you wanna ask me?”

Hallie gently pinched Zora’s cheek, speaking softly.

“I wanna ask about Leighton’s kidnapping 17 years ago. Does anyone know the real reason it happened?”

Zora lowered her voice and whispered, “His insomnia still hasn’t gotten better. I’m hoping if I find out what happened back then, I can fix it for him.”

Zora still hadn’t found a good way to cure Leighton’s insomnia.

She really wanted to heal him before Asher came back.

If she couldn’t do it now, she’d have to wait for Asher to return and help.

Once Asher came home, she’d leave with him. She wouldn’t get the chance to treat Leighton

anymore.

She was still staying at Aria Estates for now, so she wanted to fix his insomnia before she moved

away.

She’d promised him she’d cure his insomnia for good.

But no matter what she tried, nothing worked.

Leighton’s insomnia was the hardest problem she’d ever had to deal with.

Zora was great at healing external wounds and rare illnesses, but she didn’t know much about nerve problems like insomnia.

She wished she could ask Asher for help, but he was gone.

She’d confidently told Leighton she’d cure his insomnia no matter what.

If she failed, people would stop seeing her as the talented young doctor.

The villagers would definitely make fun of her if she went back home.

Zora tightened her small fist. She couldn’t ruin her reputation because of this.

“Zora, barely anyone knows the full truth about what happened 17 years ago.”

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Hallie paused and thought for a moment.

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“Only Uncle Garrett and Leighton know the whole story. Even Grandpa doesn’t have all the details.

“If you wanna find out the truth, you have to ask my uncle.

“But he has a really bad temper. Most people are too scared to talk to him.

“Wait for me. I’ll have my mom call him later, and I’ll set up a meeting for you.”

Hallie had no idea Zora had already met Garrett.

He was nothing like the scary person everyone thought he was.

Hallie was actually afraid of Garrett.

Garrett had a very strong, intimidating presence. He’d fought in wars and taken down big drug groups, so he carried a sharp, serious aura.

The older he got, the heavier his presence felt.

Hallie never dared stay alone in a room with him.

Even Celine and Finn were scared of him.

The only kid in the family who wasn’t afraid was Leighton.

All the other younger family members kept their distance.

“Okay.” Zora nodded obediently.

She couldn’t explain it, but she’d felt uneasy lately.

She didn’t know where the weird worry came from, so she wanted to fix Leighton’s insomnia fast to put her mind at ease.

School let out that afternoon.

Zora ran into someone she never expected to see: Holden.

He looked extremely tired. It seemed like he’d aged years in just a short time apart.

After the Knox family fell apart, Holden was the only one left free outside prison.

The family company had gone bankrupt, and he’d matured really fast.

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Out of all the Knox family members, Holden had hurt Zora the least.

Everyone else in his family was in prison now, and no one was bothering her anymore.

Holden now made a living only through his racing job.

He’d lost all his old cocky, carefree attitude.

He wore simple, plain clothes now, no more expensive limited-edition shoes.

He didn’t mind living a simpler life. He’d pictured this kind of life before.

But knowing his whole family was locked up in prison still wore him down.

“Zora…”

When Holden saw her, his eyes looked worn out. His voice was deep and full of exhaustion.

“Ms. Hale.”

Noreen and Aaron quickly stepped forward, watching Holden carefully and staying on guard.

“It’s okay, Noreen.”

Zora was shocked to see how run-down Holden had become.

“What do you want?”

She kept her tone cold and calm, still surprised by his sudden appearance.

She hadn’t seen any Knox family members in a long time, except for the police call about Wendy wanting to meet her the day before.

“Zora, can I talk to you alone for a minute? I won’t hurt you. I just need to say something.”

Holden looked sincere. A bitter look crossed his face when he saw the guards staring at him with suspicion.

He was once part of her old family circle, yet now he had to be watched just to talk to her.

“Fine. Go ahead and say what you need to.”

They went to a small nearby café to sit down.

Zora sat facing him, with Noreen and Aaron keeping watch two tables back.

“Zora, pick any drink or snack you want. It’s on me.”

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