<b>“</b>The second uncle of your grandmother.”
Miller nced around to ensure no one else was nearby before he continued, “Since she disappeared with her second uncle<b>, </b>there were a <b>lot </b>of nasty rumors circting–things like elopement and even incest. The Yuncey Family issued warnings, telling people that <b>anyone </b><b>who </b>discussed it privately would be held ountable. But I always believed your grandmother; she wasn’t that kind of person.”
Caitlin was stunned by the information. She nodded, “I understand now, Miller. Thank <i>you </i>for telling me.”
After leaving the archives, the group got into the car, and Caitlin continued to reflect on the recent revtion.
“My grandmother’s second uncle–doesn’t that mean he was Timothy’s father?”
“Yes.”
“He disappeared with my grandmother? I’ve never heard of that. Timothy never told me; instead, he said my mother ran away with another
man.”
Caitlin was piecing together the clues, and it became increasingly clear that Timothy had hidden the truth from her…
Sebastian spoke up, “It’s understandable. He wouldn’t want to spread rumors about his own father. The Yuncey Family is all about their public image, and they wouldn’t want these kinds of rumors getting out.”
Caitlin nodded. “But my grandmother and her second uncle definitely had no such rtionship. She loved my grandfather, Walter.”
“Yes, there’s definitely more to this story, and it’s something we’ll need to investigate further. Perhaps understanding this mystery is the key to finding your mother.”
“Exactly. My mother’s disappearance is likely part of this conspiracy too. You and Harrison could take the opportunity to investigate the Yuncey Family buildings and see if there’s a secret room or something hidden.”
“Got it.”
Their next destination was the home of Yordan, the former privatewyer for The Yuncey Family. Caitlin had already located his address through a private detective. He lived in a quaint town outside of Departure City called Fragrance Town.
Following the directions, they arrived at the charming, old–fashioned town.
“This is the road ahead!” Caitlin said, confirming the address. James turned the car around the corner.
Ahead of them, they saw a calmke, with a small vi with white walls and red tiles reflecting in the water. The view was peaceful and picturesque.
Yordan, now retired, had chosen to live here, which seemed like a good choice for hister years.
But as they got closer to the vi, they noticed an ambnce parked downstairs. When they got out of the car, they saw medical staff carrying a stretcher out of the house,
On the stretchery an elderly man–Yordan<b>, </b>no doubt. The medical team quickly loaded him into the ambnce, and two younger family members apanied him.
Caitlin, Sebastian, and James exchanged surprised looks. “What <b>a </b>coincidence! As soon as we arrive, Yordan ends <b>up </b>in the hospital?”
Standing at the door was an elderly woman with a cane, watching the ambnce leave.
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Caitlin <b>approached </b>the woman and greeted her, <b>“</b><b>Good </b>day, madam.”
<b>The </b>woman looked at Caitlin and herpanions, puzzled. “You are…<b>?</b><b>“</b>.
<b>“</b>We’re from The Yuncey Family. Yordan is your husband, right?”
<b>“</b><b>Yes</b><b>, </b>you’re from The Yuncey Family? Oh, what’s the matter?”
“We were actually looking for Yordan,” Caitlin exined.
The elderly woman sighed, “That’s unfortunate. My husband had a heart attack today. You saw for yourselves, the ambnce took him
away.”
“It’s alright, I just wanted to ask you a few questions.”
“What do you want to ask?”
“Do you know anything about The Yuncey Family’s incident 60 years ago? The disappearance of people?”
The moment the old woman heard the question, her expression shifted. A look of panic crossed her face.
“I don’t know anything! Please don’t ask me… I don’t know anything…”
With that, she turned and hobbled inside, closing the door behind her.
Caitlin and the others were left outside, unsure whether to force their way in or leave it for now. They decided to leave and try againter.
As they drove back, Caitlin thought about the old woman’s panicked reaction. Her brows furrowed. “It seems that the subject of what happened back then is still a sensitive one. That only confirms that it was something serious.”
“Yes, I even think Yordan’s heart attack might not be a coincidence. Could it be that someone warned him beforehand, and that triggered his heart attack?” Sebastian spected.
“If that’s the case, it means our every move is being watched. They’ve figured <i>out </i>what we want to investigate and are systematically destroying the evidence,” Caitlin concluded.
“Most likely, it’s Timothy who’s pulling the strings. That car that was tailing us this morning is the best proof.”
“I have an idea. If they try to follow us again, we could-”
Caitlin shared her n with the two of them, and both Sebastian and James nodded in agreement. “Alright, let’s do it!”
By the time they returned to The Yuncey Family, night had fallen.
They split up in the garden, and Caitlin headed for the living room, where she found Dous waiting for her.
Dous greeted her with a smile, “Caitlin, you’re back! I couldn’t find you earlier. Where did you go?”
“I just went out for a bit. Why do you ask?” Caitlin asked casually.
“I heard about what happened earlier. Carmen was in the wrong, and I’m sorry on her behalf. I hope you won’t take it to heart,<b>” </b><b>Dous </b><b>said</b>, his gaze lingering on Caitlin, a bit too greedy.
Caitlin instinctively avoided his gaze and took a few steps <b>into </b>the room. “It’s fine. I won’t hold it against her. <b>I’m </b><b>sure </b><b>it </b><b>was </b><b>just </b><b>a </b><b>moment </b><b>of </b><b>bad </b>judgment on her part.”
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<b>“</b><b>That’s </b><b>good </b><b>to </b><b>hear</b>. <b>I’m </b>d<b>. </b><b>By </b>the way<b>, </b>I heard you’re going <b>with </b><b>my </b>grandfather to visit <b>the </b>Fragrance <b>& </b><b>Dye </b><b>Studio </b>tomorrow?
<b>“</b><b>Yes</b><b>, </b><b>that’s </b>right<b>.</b>”
<b>“</b><b>Great</b>! I’ll be free tomorrow as well. I cane with you to show you around.”
Dous moved closer<b>, </b>his presence too near for Caitlin’sfort. A feeling of disgust began to stir in her..
She subtly sidestepped and changed the subject, “I haven’t seen the others. Where are they?”
<b>“</b>They’re all in the dining room, getting ready for dinner. We should join them.”
Caitlin followed Dous to the dining room, where most of The Yuncey Family had already gathered. Some of them were annoyed <b>by her </b><bte </b>arrival, but none dared to voice their displeasure openly.
Millie, noticing her husband’s lingering gaze on’Caitlin<b>, </b>was visibly displeased.
Just as Caitlin entered, a bowl of hot tea was suddenly sshed in her direction.
She noticed something flying toward her and instinctively raised her hand to shield her face. Still, the hot tea sshed onto her arm and
clothes.
“Oh! I’m so sorry, Caitlin! I didn’t mean to,” Millie quickly apologized, setting down the tea cup.
<i>“</i>Are you okay?” she asked with concern.
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