chapter 117: I'll Go First!

"Alright," Stacey pursed her cherry lips, "It's not really a secret that I can't share. I just want to figure out if the person who pushed me into the icy river all those years ago was actually Brysen." Conor frowned, "You're saying he's the one who pushed you in?" "I can't really remember. My memory of what happened is a bit of a jumble, and I can't seem to recall the guy's face who threw me into the icy river," Stacey admitted, her brow wrinkling as she added, "But I think it was him, that's why I want to confront him, to ask him why he did it. I mean, I'm his real kid. How could he be so cruel?" Conor gently touched her cold face with his big hands, "I'll look into it for you." Stacey looked up at him, his hand rough but dry and warm, causing her cheeks to turn pink. "Since you're alright now, let's go home. It's time to call it a day," Stacey said, getting up from the couch a bit awkwardly. Conor unfolded himself from the couch and stood up to leave with her. They left the of