Chapter 744
The letter read: [Dear Irene, I will be leaving. Don't come looking for me-l'm an adult who can take care of myself.]
[I'm sure this letter would surprise you, but I have to tell you that I've thought this through.]
[I've actually heeded your advice, and I found it to be true. I've also read that chasing after butterflies never work-one should instead plant flowers to draw it to you, and it was more or less the same as what you said: be successful, and draw that butterfly I love to me.]
[I don't know if I would actually make it, but I just wanted to tell you that I'm determined to make something for myself, and I won't be coming back before I succeed.]
[I know that I would have a better chance if I stayed with you, especially with my brother-in-law's help-but I don't
want to be helped. I want to see how far I can go myself, if I'm a person who has what it takes to build something for himself.]
[I just might be too ashamed to return if I fail, but you have nothing to worry about. I would keep living regardless, and become a worker if I have to instead of giving up on myself.]
[I'd rather not call or text because I wanted to leave you something, and I've always wanted to tell you that I feel lucky that I have you, sis.]
[Maybe we would have been closer if we shared the same mother.]
[Farewell.]
[Yours sincerely, Ricky.]
Irene did not react for a while after she finished reading it, while Finn became impatient.
"Why did you call me here?" he asked.
Coming to her senses, Irene folded the letter and returned it into the envelope.
Then, mustering her spirit, she asked, "Do you know Mr.
Turner's address?"
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