Larissa\u2019s words made Haskell\u2019s pupils dilate. He eagerly reached out and took the file from her. When his eyes landed on the photograph of Rigby attached to the top page, he felt a jolt, as if struck by an invisible force.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At first glance, Rigby\u2019s facial structure didn\u2019t bear much resemblance to Haskell\u2019s. But as he focused on the young man\u2019s eyes and brow, a strange sense of familiarity washed over him. There was a subtle similarity there that was undeniably his own.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa noticed his reaction.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you see it?\u201d she asked softly. \u201cThe resemblance in his eyes?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell nodded, his attention now completely absorbed by the file. He read every word, afraid to miss a single detail. The birth year was the same as his brother\u2019s, though the month was different. But his brother had been taken on the day he turned one month old. Perhaps whoever rescued him had chosen that day to mark his rebirth. It made sense.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After so long searching, this was the first time Haskell had felt such a strong conviction. The man in this file could truly be his brother. The excitement made his fingers tremble.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After finishing the report, Haskell finally calmed down and looked at Larissa, his gaze soft. \u201cLarissa, I\u2019ll go with you tomorrow to meet him. For today, I\u2019ll have Crispin post guards near his home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As he spoke, Crispin stepped forward, took the file from Haskell, and left the office to personally oversee the task.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once the door closed, Haskell reached for Larissa\u2019s hand. \u201cLarissa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She placed her hand in his.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell held it tightly. \u201cIf Rigby really is my brother\u2026 Larissa, I don\u2019t know how I could ever repay you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa smiled. \u201cThat\u2019s what marrying me is for, isn\u2019t it?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMarrying you is just repayment for healing my legs,\u201d he said, his grip tightening. \u201cYou\u2019ve done far too much for me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cA lifetime is long,\u201d Larissa replied. \u201cToday, I\u2019m helping you. Who knows when I might need your help in the future? Don\u2019t overthink it. I\u2019m not doing this to be repaid. I\u2019m doing it because I want to.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had never been one to keep score. When she cared for someone, she gave her all. If they betrayed her, she took it all back. Either way, she enjoyed the process.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell lifted her hand to his lips and kissed it gently. \u201cLarissa, perhaps the only thing I can do for you now is to make sure you never regret agreeing to this marriage, to being with me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHaskell, I believe in the man you are right now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
At this moment, Larissa had no doubt about Haskell\u2019s sincerity. But feelings could be fleeting. Even if he loved her deeply now, it didn\u2019t guarantee he wouldn\u2019t betray her in the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It didn\u2019t matter. Larissa was confident enough in herself not to worry about sunk costs. If he ever left her, it would be his loss, not hers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
14:27\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 579\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell\u2019s eyes flickered. She only believed in him now? That meant she might not in the future. But he wasn\u2019t discouraged. He would prove himself through his actions and earn her trust for a lifetime.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After leaving Palmer Group, Larissa drove away. In the back seat, the bound and gagged Trudy was overcome with terror.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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