Chapter 852

　　Leopold rubbed the ring Gloria left behind. His eyes were deep and contemplative. He was definitely thinking hard. 　　"It's been almost four years. She really had the nerve to keep hiding like this." 　　At a seaside restaurant in Seattle, Tabitha spoke softly, sharing her past. 　　The details that were once cold facts in documents now seemed to take on warmth as she told her story. 　　When she reached the emotional parts, Tabitha's eyes turned red, but she stubbornly refused to let the tears fall. 　　"Cedrick, thank you for listening. I've been alone for so many years. No family, no friends. Sometimes I just want someone to talk to, but there's no one. That's why I always messaged you. You must think I'm super annoying, right?" 　　Austin finally understood why she had so much to say. 　　She was Tabitha. 　　He thought back to the countless messages he had received. He had always been cold toward her, but for her, he might have been her only comfort. 　　"It's fine," Austin took a sip of his cof