Chapter 39

I focused my gaze and recognized the couple standing before me. They were indeed Donn's parents! With friendly smiles, they politely extended their hands. "Hello, Cassie. We're Donn's parents." We found a quieter spot to talk. Upon closer inspection, I could see the resemblance between them and Donn. "We apologize for intruding, but we have something we'd like you to help with." Mrs. Lawson handed me her phone. On the screen, I saw Donn in a hospital gown, looking pale and weak. His cheeks were deeply sunken, his lips chapped and peeling. His eyes were also hollow and lifeless. "Is this Donn?" Was this really Donn? I found it hard to believe. If not for the resemblance, I wouldn't have recognized him as my senior, who was once so vibrant. His parents explained that he had become this way due to overwhelming grief. The source of his sorrow was a woman. Mrs. Lawson then pulled up a photo of him with a woman. I was taken aback, unable to find my voice. I rubbed my eyes an