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“Connor, you must stay alert around Neil,” Allyson said. “I’m also his aunt, and we share the same blood. I shouldn’t interfere with your rtionship as brothers, but I worry that if you ce too much trust in brotherhood, you might end up hurt.
Neil might not have inherited the sharp intelligence of your parents and is considered the least clever among you all, yet hepensates with cruelty and jealousy stronger than any of his siblings. This is why I’ve brought up these past incidents today. I hope you can protect yourself.”
Connor nodded in response. He had long recognized Neil’s true character and was aware of the resentment Neil harbored against him, but he had kept quiet to ensure their grandmother could live herter years in peace. Now that Allyson had openly expressed her concerns, it seemed that Neil’s ambitions were clear to everyone.
Allyson paused, debating whether to continue. After a few false starts, she decided to share more.
“Connor, there’s something I’ve been hesitant to tell you. But now that you’re mature and capable of making your own judgments, I trust you enough to share it.”
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“Please go ahead,” Connor encouraged.
“Before your mother died, she shared a secret with me. When your parents investigated Norton’s death, they found indications of Neil’s involvement. They suspected Neil had a hand in killing Norton.”
Connor was shocked. “Is there any proof?”
Allyson sighed and shook her head. “They found no concrete evidence, so they kept it secret to avoid a false usation. After all, he is their son, not the ideal one, but still their own.
The investigation did raise many suspicions pointing to Neil as a key suspect, but he was just a seventeen-year-old high school student, seemingly incapable of orchestrating such a disastrous fire. The fire was meticulously nned and executed with detailed preparation.
The perpetrator left no evidence for investigation. If Neil is indeed Norton’s murderer, then he certainly had powerful support behind him. It was a premeditated crime that had been nned for a long time.”
Connor pursed his lips and narrowed his eyes in thought.
Allyson continued, “Connor, your mother confided this to me because she worried that if Neil was indeed responsible for Norton’s death, you might also be in danger. If Neil could so coldly kill a brother, he might do the same to you.
She also asked me to keep this matter confidential, fearing that if Neil was falsely used, it could hurt him. You are both her children, and she was torn between her duty to each of you. So, she entrusted me to look out for you in secret.
But I was just a little girl back then, around the same age as Neil, without the means to ensure your safety.”
“So you convinced my grandma to send me to learn martial arts from my master,” Connor said.
“Yes. Your master is a master of ancient martial arts, held in the same regard as King from Doomsday Base. With her guidance, you were in very safe hands.”
“Auntie, I’m truly grateful for all of this,” Connor said gratefully.
“It’s really down to your own efforts and innate skill. Your master is very selective and doesn’t take on just anyone. When she met you, she recognized your extraordinary potential and was eager to ept you as her pupil,” Allyson exined.
Then, she quickly shifted the conversation.
“The greatest regret of your parents was their failure to discover who was responsible for Norton’s death. By sharing this truth with you, I am confident you will pursue it and unearth the full story. You have myplete backing in this endeavor.
However, you must proceed cautiously and keep your inquiries confidential, alerting no one. Always ensure your safety, as we can’t predict the formidable forces that might be lurking behind this scheme.”
Connor gave a quiet nod of acknowledgment.
Just then, an enthusiastic voice interrupted their conversation from behind
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