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Elice blinked. Of course, what Garrett meant was the draft article and the photos he had mentioned. Something that was really unintentional.

"I don't understand. How could you not know about this? You're obviously part of this family."

Of course, Garrett could understand the skepticism in Elice's question. It seemed impossible for Garrett not to know. But that was the reality.

Garrett sighed deeply. If he answered Elice's doubts, a dark side of his past life would inevitably be stirred up again. The reality where he was not considered part of the family. A biological child and grandchild treated worse than stepchildren.

"It's not unusual. Back then, I lived far away from here, and our communication wasn't great. Especially as you said. There was no news and the investigation was stopped. How could I know then?"

Elice didn't answer this question. Instead, she could only give a weak nod. Confirming Garrett's words.

"You're right. And now I think it feels strange," Elice said quietly. Se