246 THE REASON OF HER DEATH II

She didn't know what to think or what to say. She never knew that the heart she had been using to keep living was not really meant for her. She felt horrible and astounded with the truth.

Simon continued to talk about her mother and the reason behind the research. "Dad is aging and he couldn't accept that he would die. He still wanted to live. That is why, when he heard about your mother's research, he did everything he can to get his hands on it. He asked someone to kidnap Venus' son and tortured him. It was already a bonus for him that Winter came with Travis, who is now suffering from amnesia. It didn't end there. When Venus couldn't fulfill his wishes, he decided to just end your mother's life. I don't have much power back then. I know that I will be dispose as well if they knew I betrayed them. I waited for years and then I met you. You resembled so much of Elizabeth and I had someone investigate you as soon as possible."