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    Behind the scenes, my grandfather reached out to his friend, sparing no expense to convince both father and son to perform the procedure.


    Everything was supposed to go smoothly.


    But somehow, the secret got out.


    Those enemies found the hospital.


    You were already on the operating table, vulnerable and moments away from being discovered.


    My grandfather panicked and did everything he could to find a way to fix the situation.


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    By chance, a man named Paul had been rushed in after a terrible car ident.


    He was in surgery too, but sadly, he didn’t survive.


    With no time left, my grandfather made a drastic decision: he swapped your identity with Paul’s.


    Those enemies were ruthless, and my grandfather couldn’t stop worrying about what would happen to you if they discovered the truth.


    So, he decided you would need reconstructive surgery to take on Paul’s identity—an extreme measure to keep you hidden.”


    Paul nodded, finally beginning to understand.


    “Then why didn’t you reach out to meter?”


    Everett gave a small, apologetic smile.


    “My grandfather was terrified of those enemies.” He paused for a moment before continuing, “At the hospital, they didn’t find you, but they began to suspect my grandfather.


    From that point on, he became extremely cautious about everything he did.


    Reaching out to you would have been too risky.”


    Everett’s honest tone resonated deeply with Paul, filling him with guilt.


    “I’ve caused you all so much trouble.


    I’m truly sorry.”


    “Please don’t say that,” Everett replied softly.


    “I’m the one who should apologize.


    You trusted me with your incredible daughter, and you’re my father-inw.


    But I haven’t been able to put your mind at ease.


    I haven’t been strong enough to do that.”


    Everett’s gaze drifted toward the door, where Marissa was standing.


    “Marissa, you’re here.”


    Marissa nodded and walked over to sit beside Paul.


    Everett continued, “Those enemies—they never gave up.


    They’re still determined to find you at any cost.


    Ever since they suspected my grandfather, they’ve been keeping a close watch on the Brock family.”


    Marissa’s face filled with shock as she looked up.


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