Chapter 6: Shadows from the Past
As Emily’s strength improved, Arthur decided to look deeper into Leo’s family. He sent his assistant to check on the boy's living conditions at the docks. The report returned with sobering details: Leo’s mother, Sarah, was struggling under medical debt from her late mother's illness, facing eviction from their small apartment.
Yet, despite their poverty, Sarah had refused charitable handouts from local foundations, preferring to work long hours to pay off her debts honorably.
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That evening, Arthur drove down to the lower town himself. The streets were narrow and dimly lit, lined with worn brick buildings. He found the small apartment above a bakery and knocked on the door. When Sarah opened it, her eyes were tired, but her posture was straight and defensive.
""Mr. Vance,"" she said, recognizing him from local news. ""Is Leo in trouble?""
