Chapter 429

Emily thought she might be hallucinating from longing. She couldn't help but say again, "Hold on, Mr. Dowdall. Are you saying that Jack is adopted?" Roger nodded. "That's what the records show, so it's likely accurate. If you'd like more details, I'd suggest a more thorough investigation." No, that wasn't necessary. Why would she need to investigate further? With all these pieces fitting together, wasn't the answer obvious? In an instant, Emily's tears welled up and streamed down her face once more. But these weren't tears of sorrow. They were tears of overwhelming joy. After over a decade of relentless searching, she had finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel. In the past few days, she had lost count of how many tears she had shed. But now, a quiet voice whispered within her. "This time, it's real… It's real…" It had shown that even in the darkest moments, hope had always been there—a quiet window in a forgotten place. She vowed to never fall into despair and to alway