CHAPTER 462

The atmosphere instantly turned solemn as the air grew thick with sorrow.

"Can you tell me what exactly happened back then?" Quinton asked, lowering his voice. "Even though the Pierce family abandoned me, I have the right to know the truth."

"No, it's not like that, Mr. Quinton. Please don't misunderstand Mr. and Mrs. Pierce. They never abandoned you. They loved you just as much as they loved Miss Joan. However, an accident did happen that year."

With a sad face and enduring heartache, Nancy told them the tragic events that happened 28 years ago.