Chapter 52

Bradley struggled to remember the time he had spent with Esther, but no matter how hard he tried, the memories eluded him. He couldn't recall the circumstances under which they had Tinkerbell and Pixie, and this lack of recollection frustrated him greatly. Feeling annoyed, he reached for a box of cigarettes and lit one, the flame dancing before him. He decided to call Cole and requested all the video material from a hotel five years ago. "Cole, I need everything from that hotel five years back." "Yes, Mr. Warner." "Every single bit." "I understand." As he smoked stick after stick, the room filled with the pungent smell of cigarette smoke, though he barely noticed. He delved into his memories from five years ago, desperately searching for even the tiniest clue. Yet, it was all in vain. He couldn't remember being with Esther during that time. Only a heavy feeling in his head after his grandfather handed him a glass of wine and waking up next to Liliane remained in his mind. He w