Chapter 424

George let out a bitter smile at Archie's question. "Mr. Baxter, at a time like this, do you think I have any reason—or the courage—to lie about something so serious?" Archie nodded slowly. Indeed, George didn't have the nerve to fabricate such a claim. "Alright, wait here. I'll relay the message." Archie returned to the fish pond, where Nolan was fishing, and approached him cautiously. "Mr. Greene, George asked to pass along a message. It sounds important, so I thought you might want to hear it." Nolan chuckled softly. "It seems he's determined not to leave without seeing me. Fine, let's hear it." Archie cleared his throat and repeated, "He said, 'There was a mistake with the person who saved you.'" The fishing rod in Nolan's hand paused mid-motion. His eyes narrowed slightly, and his voice grew quieter. "It seems he does have some secrets to share with me. Let him in." Archie wasted no time fetching George, who was waiting anxiously outside. When George arrived at Nolan's sid