Chapter 456
Irene said, 'I can't help you with that."
In fact, even if she had any idea, she would never tell Mick-she respected Isaac's decision.
From Isaac's perspective, it was natural that he would want to keep his own mother within his own family, alongside his father.
In fact, if she were him, she would do the same.
It was as much common sense as it was selfish, though she did not consider it as selfish a thing to do either.
Moreover, Yvaine only developed feelings for Mick because they spent years together, and he did save her life. It was hardly a natural one-she might not even have fallen for Mick if he had not erased her memories and taken her abroad.
Still, Mick could not help being disappointed.
"Well..."
"And if you recall, he was convinced that I was the one who killed his mother, and he naturally did not tell me where she was buried. You know how opinionated he can be too, so if he doesn't want to tell, he's not going to."
Mick became silent.
Isaac certainly was no pushover, and there was no way to pry any secret out of his lips if he refused to tell.
Mick sighed-he had been hoping that Irene could offer some pointers, but he was now truly out of ideas and helpless against Isaac.
"I'm already an old man, and I just wanted to pay my respects before I die... But it's just a dream now?"
Irene lowered her head but said nothing.
Mick simply waved dismissively. "Sorry. I was putting you on the spot."
"No," Irene replied.
Mick simply smiled and told her, "Go on, I'm not going to steal your food. Also, you shouldn't work such long hours already-your body won't be able to take it.
Irene smiled in return. "We're actually developing an artificial heart that could potentially save many lives if it works. We made a prototype for a semi-artificial one too, so I think this research will serve a great purpose... There are so many patients with heart conditions who die because there's nothing to keep their hearts going, so having that artificial heart will be a lifesaver for many."
Mick silently watched and listened as Irene talked about her work, and she always shone when she did so.
Career women could certainly be mesmerizing too.
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