Chapter 243
Alex watched the footage over and over again, replaying every detail multiple times.
The incident from years ago had taken place at Container Warehouse No. 3 in the Nopolis East Industrial Park.
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Nolan had found him there, already in a deep coma. After rushing him to the hospital, Nolan had reported the case to the police, who then immediately contacted Alex’s father.
Everything, timelines, events, and details, aligned perfectly with the previous findings. There wasn’t a single new discrepancy to suggest otherwise,
Barry broke the silence, “Mr. Warren, this case has been investigated several times already. The police concluded it years ago. It’s highly unlikely there’s been a mistake.”
Alex pressed his fingers to his temples, visibly exhausted. “What about the investigation at the other industrial park in Nopolis? Any progress?”
Barry explained, “Nopolis has two industrial parks, East and West, but they’re over a hundred miles apart. After the redevelopment projects, the distance widened by several dozen more.
“What’s more, the Nopolis East Industrial Park, where your incident happened, and the village where Harold lived were located at opposite ends, the farthest possible distance from each other.”
Barry continued, “Before Harold lost his leg, he worked at a chemical plant in Nopolis West Industrial Park.
“From what we’ve uncovered, Harold never went to Nopolis East Industrial Park. That means Ms. Thompson couldn’t have been there either,
“On top of that, Harold’s leg amputation surgery happened over a month after your accident. No matter how we cross–check
you doesn’t add up.” the timelines, the idea that Ms. Thompson was the one who saved
Alex’s tone turned colder. “Expand the scope. Keep digging.”
Frustration evident in his demeanor, Alex sank deeper into the couch, letting the weight of his body settle heavily against it. He couldn’t shake his doubts. The moment he first saw the necklace around Haley’s neck, suspicion had crept into his mind. When he probed her about it, Haley had claimed it was a piece from her collection, something she had kept for many years. She explained away her hazy memory of events as a result of an illness that had blurred her recollections.
Alex had delved into records of the Owens family businesses and confirmed that they owned a pharmaceutical factory in Nopolis.
He also knew that during the summer when his incident occurred, Haley had spent some time in Nopolis with her parents. For a while, he had believed without question that Haley had been the one to save him.
But now, his instincts were screaming otherwise.
Late at night, at the Warren Manor, Alex trudged upstairs, his steps heavy with fatigue. A glance at the clock on the wall revealed it was nearly midnight.
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Chapter 243
He quietly opened the door to Ellie’s room. The space was pitch black, save for a faint sliver of moonlig werking in through the gap in the curtains.
Not turning on the lights, Alex approached the bed, stopping just a step away.
Ellie was lying on her side, facing him. Most of her face was buried in the blanket, leaving only a small part of her head visible, which also concealed the injuries on her face.
Carefully, Alex lowered himself onto the edge of the bed. His fingers gently tugged the blanket down, just enough to revea Ellie’s face. In the dim light filtering through the curtains, he examined her bruises.
His rough fingertips brushed softly against her cheek. The motion was delicate and tender, a sharp contrast to his wal demeanor.
Tonight, he didn’t pull her up to interrogate her about what had happened earlier. He didn’t demand answers or explanations. Instead, he simply sat there, quietly, his gaze fixed on her.
Time slipped away unnoticed until he murmured under his breath, “If the person who saved me back then was really you then we…”
He stopped himself, the words catching in his throat, unwilling to continue.
‘If she really is the one who saved me back then… he wondered.
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The thought consumed him, pulling him into a long, pensive silence. It wasn’t until his phone vibrated in his pocket that he snapped out of it.
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