The Truth

Clay walked towards the hotel's exit, feeling a sudden change in his mood. The air around him became still, filled with silence as he couldn't help but think about Lorraine. He wondered how she was doing and what she might be feeling. Whenever people discovered who he really was, it always took them by surprise. They would often be speechless for a few moments, while others would immediately start asking for favors and financial help. It was because of this that Clay had made the decision to keep his true identity a secret.

Thinking back to his high school days, Clay remembered a family trip to a beautiful botanical garden in Korea. At the time, his best friend Joanne had wanted to come along, but it was strictly a family-only trip. Clay had explained to Joanne that there was nothing he could do to change the plans, but little did he know what would unfold next. When he returned to school the following week, he was shocked to discover a widespread rumor that the first son of the Wilso