?<strong>Chapter 507:</strong>


    “Your phone rang earlier,” she said.


    Adrian picked up his phone to discover a missed call from the driver just a few minutes prior. He stepped outside to take the call, keeping adult matters away from the child and ensuring a tranquil environment for Aurora.


    “Mr. Miller, I found out that a few years ago, Wade specifically came to Thand to hold a funeral. Funerals in Thand necessitate cremation at a temple; thus, the temple staff remembered Wade.”


    Adrian asked, “Do they recall who was cremated?”


    “It was a woman, not young, reportedly died of an illness here. It could very well be Wade’s mother!”


    This meant Wade’s mother might have already died. It cut off another lead to Rnd.


    “Alright, I understand. Thank you.”


    Adrian returned to the bedroom, where he found Aurora peacefully asleep. Joelle got out of bed to brush her hair in the bathroom when Adrian quietly entered, wrapping his arms around her from behind.


    “What’s wrong?” she asked. Having known him for so many years, she could effortlessly discern Adrian’s mood.


    “Wade’s mother may have passed away, and the likelihood of locating her is regrettably slim.”


    Joelle wasn’t as vulnerable as he had worried. “The Potter family and Shawn have been relentlessly seeking her for an extended duration. It seems inconceivable for someone to disappear without leaving any trace. I had considered this possibility before we came.”


    It was evident that Adrian felt more frustrated.


    “Joelle, it might take us a long time to find Rnd.”


    “Yes, I know.” Joelle set the brush aside, pivoted, and enveloped Adrian in a warm embrace. “I’ve already prepared myself mentally.”


    Upon hearing this, Adrian felt a resonance of sentiment that mirrored her own. As long as they clung to their conviction and remained resolute, they could withstand this protracted wait with unwavering strength.


    After spending half a month in Thand, they traveled to another country. Before boarding the ne, Adrian received an unexpected call from Stephen.


    “Hello? Adrian, my granddaughter is getting engaged! The engagement celebration is scheduled for next week. Come witness firsthand how popr she is! Then you’ll know what regret feels like!”


    “Sorry, I’m traveling with my wife. I don’t have the time or the interest to attend.”


    “Are you scared?”


    “Of course. I avoid engaging with crazy and stupid individuals.” Adrian’s words were sharper than ever.


    Between M and Stephen, who was the crazy one and who was the stupid one? Either way, it wasn’t apliment.


    “Adrian, I cradled you when you were little! Now you won’t even acquiesce to this modest request. Have you never held me in respect as an elder?”


    “Why should I respect you? I don’t want to waste my time.”


    With that, Adrian hung up.


    On the other end, Stephen clutched his heart in indignation. Regrettably, everyone else was preupied with the preparations for the engagement venue, leaving him unnoticed in his moment of frustration.


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