Just as Cole got into the car, Camila took out her phone and sent a message to an anonymous number.
[Mr. Johnston from the Warner Group came to inquire about the identity of the couple who adopted Pixie.]
Within three seconds of sending the message, the recipient responded with a cold and simple: [.]
Camila glanced at the Manuka honey that Cole had brought and estimated its value in her mind before she took it into her house.
After Cole got in the car, he made several phone calls and found out where the former Sunflower Welfare director, Joan Johnston, currently lived.
Camila was unaware that Cole was raised as an orphan in Sunflower Welfare. A few orphans during then, including Cole, took on Joanâs surname-Johnston and affectionately referred to her as âMama Johnstonâ.
Because Cole excelled in his studies, Joan had specifically instructed him to study hard, as only through education could he change his destiny.
Coleâs diligence and outstanding academic performance had caught the attention of Thomas, who sponsored him all the way until he completed his masterâs degree abroad and became Bradleyâs special assistant.
Joan now lived in a sanatorium not far from the Warner Group.
After Cole registered at the front desk, a staff member from the sanatorium escorted him to her room and explained, âMadam Johnston doesnât sleep much most of the time. Sheâs usually awake around this time!â
When Cole entered the room, Joan was awake, sitting by the desk by the window and writing.
Joanâs handwriting was elegant with exquisite features, and Cole had managed to pick up her calligraphy skills.
âMama Johnston,â Cole called out.
Joan, who was writing at the moment, turned around slowly and carefully examined Coleâs appearance.
âCole, howâs your new job? The pay and benefits at the Warner Group are good. You must work hard and not let down Mr. Thomasâ support.â
Upon hearing Joanâs affectionate words, Coleâs eyes were rimmed red instantly, and he choked up.
Mama Johnston, Iâm working very diligently, and I even received a bonus.â
Joan put down the pen in her hand and walked slowly to stand in front of Cole, reaching out to touch his face.
âCole, you must take care of yourself. Eat well, sleep wellâ¦â
Cole suddenly reached out and hugged Joan tightly, frightening her with his sudden closeness.
Joan struggled fiercely in his arms.
The staff members who had been nearby quickly stopped Cole and separated him from Joan. âMr.
Johnston, you scared Mada Cole looked somewhat bewildered as he stared at Joan, who timidly hid behind the staff member and asked hesitantly, âWho⦠Who are you?â
The staff member explained, âThis is her condition now. Sometimes, sheâs clear-minded, and other times sheâs confused.â
Cole quickly took out his phone and front of her. âDo you still remembo owed Joan a photo of Pixie and Tink erbell, holding it up in Joan shook her head.
them?â
Cole then showed her a photo of Tink erbell and Pixie when they were one year old, anxiously asking, Five years ago, on a snowy night, I handed you a pair of twin girls. Do you remember?â
Joan pointed at the photo on Coleâs phone with her finger and said, âThey donât have birthmarks.â