Chapter 737

Shane silently sighed, his fingers gently pinching the bridge of his nose. "His mother... died in that kidnapping."

Haley was shocked again, her mouth opening but no words coming out. "How... how did that happen?"

Shane's eyes lowered, his tone heavy. "I only found out recently. We were too young at the time, and my mom kept it from me."

He had never understood why William harbored such hatred toward him. But when he saw the information, everything became clear. Although William's mother had kidnapped them, causing Haley's memory loss, she didn't deserve to die for it.

Haley, recovering from her shock, asked in a trembling voice, "Mr. Ford, can you tell me what exactly happened back then?"

Sensing her anxiety, Shane gently stroked her back, his deep voice soothing. "Don't worry, it's a family matter. It has nothing to do with you."

"I just want to know what happened," Haley insisted.

"William's mother originally intended to kidnap me," Shane began. "But you were always so attach