Chapter 327
Chapter 327:
“I’ve wondered the same thing,” Devin replied, his voice earnest. “It’s possible she lost her memory and doesn’t remember any of us. Notice how she only appears near Elyse. Maybe the only thing she still remembers is that Elyse donated a kidney to her p>
Colton sat in silence for a long moment before finally speaking. “It still doesn’t add up p>
“What do you mean?” Devin pressed, concern creeping into his tone.
Colton kept his eyes on the photographs, studying every detail, before he finally asked, “Were these taken from security cameras?” Devin gave a slow nod. “And did they come from the day after you called off the people following Elyse p>
Devin nodded again, a flicker of surprise crossing his face. “How did you figure that out p>
“It’s happened before.” Colton’s brows knit together in thought. “Whenever someone’s shadowing Elyse, that woman never turns up. But the moment we back off, she suddenly appears. Whoever is behind this knows exactly what we’re doing. It feels less like a coincidence and more like someone laying a trap, just waiting for us to step into it p>
Devin’s face darkened — but determination quickly replaced the hesitation. “Trap or not, I’ll walk right into it. If there’s even a chance of finding Patsy, I’ll risk anything, no matter how dangerous p>
S𝗵𝘢r𝘦 𝘺𝗈𝘂𝘳 𝘧a𝘃𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘁е𝘴 𝖿𝗋о𝘮
Colton’s eyes widened at the conviction in his voice.
Devin dropped his gaze, hiding the pain welling up behind his eyes. “I’ve already lost Patsy once. I’m not losing her again p>
Colton’s expression shifted, his thoughts drifting to Kristine. That same pain — the coldness that had settled in his eyes — slowly began to clear.
“There’s another way to find out if the woman in those photos really is Patsy,” Colton murmured, his voice dropping low.
Devin looked puzzled for a moment, then realization dawned on his face. “You’re suggesting p>
Colton gave a small nod. “I’m putting you in charge of this p>
Devin’s first instinct was to object, but he knew it was their only real chance at uncovering the truth. “Okay,” he answered quietly.
Rising from his seat, he walked toward the door, then paused and glanced back at Colton with genuine concern. “Let me give you some advice, as a friend. Love isn’t a business transaction — you can’t control it like a deal. If you still have a chance to make things right, don’t let it slip by. Don’t be like me. Don’t wait until regret is all you have left, numbing yourself with alcohol and chasing empty distractions p>
Colton’s expression grew tense and somber.
By the time he lifted his head, Devin had already disappeared through the doorway.
As soon as Danica climbed out of the car at the courthouse steps, she spotted Kristine and Asher waiting nearby and hurried toward them. “I’m not running late, am I p>
“Not at all,” Kristine replied. Noticing the sweat glistening on Danica’s forehead, she added with resignation in her voice, “Didn’t I say you didn’t need to come p>