Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
At that moment, Taylor unwrapped the scarf and found a thick strand of yarn with something hidden inside it.
“What’s this?” She cut it open to find a small silver key. It was about the size of a fingertip and its function was unclear to them at that point.”What on earth did Carol get herself involved in?” Taylor felt a growing sense of unease.
“Carol must have had something on that organization, which is why they’re so desperate to find her;
Mirabella guessed, “When those guys came to your house a few months ago, they didn’t harm you. That might have been because Carol had something they badly wanted. They clearly knew that if anything happened to you guys, Carol wouldn’t hesitate to bring them down with her.”
Hearing that, Taylor felt a lump in her throat. What else was Carol hiding from them? Was she safe?
Mirabella’s phone vibrated just at that moment. It was a call from Romeo.
“I’ll take this call” She said, moving toward the window.
“Bella,” Romeo’s gentle voice came through the phone, “Are you alright?”
“I’m fine; Mirabella smiled as she teased, “Didn’t your guy send you a picture?”
Romen fell silent for a moment. He really didn’t expect his man to be so careless. He quickly changed the subject, “I have something to tell you.”
“Go ahead,’ Mirabella turned back and saw Taylor quietly wiping her tears while Clark and Logan tried to comfort her.
“Before I tell you, you have to promise me that I’ll be part of your next move,’ Romeo began to negotiate with her.
Mirabella immediately guessed that he must have found some important clue, so she agreed without any hesitation, “Okay.”
“I found out the last place Carol was seen which was about a month ago in the triangular zone.”
“Are you absolutely sure about that?””Yes,’ Romeo correctly guessed Mirabella’s next move and said, “Take me with you.”
Mirabella didn’t expect Carol to be in the triangular zone, but it made quite sense. It was a lawless region, the most dangerous and yet the safest place.
“Then, have your people take Taylor, Logan and Clark back home.
Find a safe place for them to stay. Tomorrow, meet us directly in the triangular zone,’ Mirabella instructed.
Perhaps surprised by Mirabella’s swift agreement, Romeo simply responded, “Okay, see you tomorrow.”
After hanging up the phone, Mirabella looked up and said, “Chris, prepare the plane. We’ll be sending them home first.”
“Yes.” Chris quickly responded.
Taylor, with tearful eyes, asked in astonishment, “We’re leaving so soon? But we haven’t found Carol yet.”
“It’s not safe for you two to stay there.” Mirabella approached them, speaking softly, “We will find Carol, trust us.”
“Take us with you.” Taylor pleaded, clutching Mirabella’s hand, “We dont want to go home. We promise we won’t be a burden. As long as we’re in the same city, we’ll stay out of your way.”
“No.’ Mirabella was firm, “The place we’re heading to next is even more dangerous than here.”
After all, the Triangular Zone was notoriously chaotic.
Even though she and Romeo had a stronghold there, caution was always wise.
“I can guarantee that we’ll have news about Carol within a week.”
Mirabella’s words seemed to provide a soothing reassurance.
Within a week?
Clark found it hard to believe that they could locate Carol in such a short time.
Had that phone call Bella received earlier brought some clues?”Carol will be found within a week?” Taylor’s tears started flowing again, unsure whether to feel relieved or excited, “Which country is she in now? Which city?”
“Not far from us.” Mirabella didn’t elaborate, fearing the seniors might act on their own, “You’ll stay at a place we’ve arranged until we find her. There, you’ll be looked after and protected, and you won’t have to worry about food or accommodation.”
“Do we have to leave?” Taylor still wanted to stay close to her daughter.
But Logan seemed to have made a decision, “Let’s do as they say.
We wont be of any help here, and we’re just causing them trouble.
They said we’ll hear about Carol, and I believe that. Mirabella, let’s exchange contact information.”
Logan took out his phone and, saved Mirabella and Clark’s numbers, and added them on WhatsApp.
Taylor did the same, but there was still something bothering her, “We’re leaving so abruptly, and we haven’t even notified that old professor.”
“Yes, he’s a poor man. I’ll call him first.” Logan made several attempts, but the call went unanswered.
“We should say goodbye in person and return the rest of this month’s rent to him.”
Taylor’s words were promptly rejected by Mirabella, “No, you can’t go anywhere right now. The plane will be here soon.”
“But that old man is so pitiful.’ Taylor felt guilty about leaving so abruptly.
She told Mirabella that the old man was from Solterra and had moved to Iridia with his son after his son married a foreign woman. But he couldn’t communicate with his daughter-in-law because he didn’t speak any foreign language.Later, due to a job change, his son and daughter-in-law moved to a far-off suburb, which made it inconvenient for the old man to even buy groceries.
So he stayed alone in the old house in Iridia, hired a tutor, and studied every day. He only did this so he could communicate with his grandchildren when they visited him each month.
If Logan and Taylor left, the old man would be even lonelier.
Usually, he was alone, with no one to talk to.
“He gave us a lot of money at that time. What’s left, we have to return to him.” Taylor didn’t want to take advantage of him.
“Then give me his phone number. I will call him later. If he doesn’t answer, I will deliver the money to him.”
Mirabella said softly, “Give me the address.”
“Okay, just tell him that we sent you to express our apologies. Say that we really had something come up and didn’t stand him up on purpose.” Taylor felt truly sorry.
Mirabella noted down the phone number and address, then said to Clark, “Clark, you stay here later and see them off to the airport.”
“Okay.”
At this moment, Mirabella’s phone started vibrating again. It was a call from Grandpa Beck.
“Bella, what have you been up to lately? You haven’t visited the lab in a while. The results from the P31
research are out, and I was planning to start the next experiment with you.”
Mirabella moved to the window and spoke gently, “Grandpa Beck, I’m abroad at the moment, dealing with some things.”“What? You’re overseas?” Grandpa Beck’s eyes widened, “Didn’t you say there were a few factions looking for you? Isn’t going abroad like walking into a trap? Come back quickly! Nothing is more important than your safety! Are you short on money? I have plenty, and I’ll give it all to you”
“The few factions have quieted down a lot recently.” Mirabella smiled, “Don’t worry, I can take care of myself. It’s not about money, and I’m just looking for someone.”
“You’re safer in the lab.” Grandpa Beck was always worried that if Mirabella were too public, it would cause more trouble.
Before, when people didn’t know her identity, she could go abroad for some errands. But now, she was the target of many people.
“I know I’ll be back as soon as possible,” Mirabella reassured him.
“I’ll start on other experiments first, and we’ll research this together when you return. Let me tell you, if this turns out as we expect, it will be a world-shattering achievement in medical science. Your name will be worth its weight in gold, and your future will be limitless.”
“That’s all thanks to your efforts, Grandpa.” Mirabella didn’t claim the credit but said, “You’re the one who spends the most time in the lab and forgets to eat or sleep because of the research.”
“I’m planning to retire after this project and spend my old age in the countryside.”
Grandpa Beck also felt that he was more willing than able. “I’m getting old, while I still can. I want to contribute more to society, help those who are sick, and reduce some pain.”
The image of his wife’s death was still fresh in his mind. It still pierced his heart and caused him great pain.If only there had been a cure for certain incurable diseases earlier, his wife wouldn’t have had to leave him.
Now, once the medical achievement he and Bella made came out, it will save countless people and spare countless families from suffering.
He had experienced the pain of losing a loved one and didn’t want others to go through the same.
“Are you thinking about grandma again?” Mirabella knew that, at this moment, he must be thinking of his wife.
“When we get these projects done, I can brag about it to your grandma in the underworld and let her praise me.”
Grandpa Beck chuckled over the phone, “Alright, keep up your work, but try to return home as Soon as possible.
It’s a different ball game outside, not like here back in the States.”
Here in the States, she had her own influence, the backing of a few influential grandfathers, and Romeo’s power.
All of these could ensure her safety.
But abroad? That was a different story.
Mirabella flashed a small smile, “Alright, I got it.”
After hanging up the call, Mirabella saw two messages from Jack on her phone.
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