Chapter 639

I took Joanna back to the car after leaving Louie's office. Both of our expressions were a bit awkward. The visit hadn't been very helpful, and Louie's only solution was clear—find out the true cause of Joanna's parents' deaths. There was no other way. "Joanna, this will take time. There's no point in rushing. But I'll help you," I said, glancing at her in the passenger seat. Joanna's expression was somewhat dim, and she was clearly lost in her own thoughts. She slowly lifted her head, forcing a bitter smile at the sound of my comforting words. "As their child, I can't even clear my parents' names. The longer this drags on, the more impossible it becomes to find any answers..." Seeing her like this made me sigh. I understood her feelings, but the reality was much more daunting. This was a mishandled case from 20 years ago, so trying to reopen it now would have an extremely low chance of success. But that didn't mean there was no way at all. I thought for a moment, then spok