Chapter 372 Before Dawn
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Kelly was silent for a long time before finally speaking. “Alright, I’ll request some time off later. I’ll go with you to the procedure tomorrow.”
“Thank you…” Shawn said, his voice filled with gratitude.
Kelly smiled. “No need to thank me.”
After a brief pause, Shawn asked hoarsely, “Kelly, do you think a person gets to choose the circumstances of their birth?”
“No, you don’t get to choose where you come from, so don’t torture yourself over it. Just focus on being the best version of yourself,” Kelly said softly, trying to reassure him.
Shawn let out a bitter chuckle. “But no one sees me as a person…
“Don’t think like that. You’re living for yourself, not for how others perceive you. Besides, it’s not like no one cares about you. Gary does. You know how busy he is–he rarely gets involved in family matters. But the fact that he stepped in to mediate between you and Zev shows he truly sees you as family.”
Kelly wanted to ease the tension between Shawn and Zev.
But Shawn only scoffed. After a moment, he said, “Kelly, thanks for saying all this. I’ll see you at the hospital tomorrow.”
Then he hung up. It was clear from his tone that his hostility toward Zev hadn’t lessened in the slightest.
Kelly set her phone down on the desk and sighed.
She had never been able to figure Shawn out fully.
Growing up in an unhappy home had left his soul riddled with scars.
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The most dangerous thing about people like him wasn’t just their desire to win–it was that they had nothing to lose. They had no boundaries and no reservations.
Because, unlike others, Shawn had no one standing behind him. He wasn’t afraid of failing. What he feared most was not being able to win.
Everything he did was to prove his worth–to prove he was strong, that he was exceptional. His actions served as a means to conceal the stigma associated with being an illegitimate child.
But Zev was different. He had things to consider, things to protect–his wife, his son, the warmth of family.
Just then, a voice called from outside her office.
“Kelly.”
She looked up to see Craig walking in. For a moment, she was caught off guard. Ever since Tyson’s fall, she hadn’t seen Craig at all.
She had heard that he had suffered severe psychological trauma and had and undergoing treatment at home.
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Maybe he had finally recovered enough to return to work.
“It’s been a long time,” Kelly said, standing up to look at him.
It had been over two years, and Craig seemed like a completely different person.
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Back when he had spent five years in the harsh environment of Solmaris, he had still seemed like an overgrown child–not a bad person at heart, but competitive and self–centered, a product of being Tyson’s
son.
Back then, Craig had compromised with the Lynches just to stay at the hospital. He had even gone so far as to frame and slander Kelly. But for Tyson’s sake, Kelly had never held it against him, nor did she bear any grudges.
“It has been a long time…” Craig’s voice was hoarse, and he looked much older than he should. He had once been the youngest in their team, yet now, he seemed worn down by the years.
His unshaven face and shoulder–length hair gave him an unrecognizable air, as if he had become a completely different person.
“I heard you were back and wanted to see you, but honestly, I didn’t have the nerve.” Craig walked over and sat beside Kelly. “I quit being a doctor. Now, I’m just living off my dad’s death compensation and the stipend we got for those five years.”
He let out a bitter chuckle, his expression distant and cold. “Sorry…”
It was an apology–one he owed her.
Kelly frowned in confusion. “You’re Professor Tyson’s son. He always wanted you to carry on his legacy, and I know you love this profession. Why would you quit?” She searched his face for answers. “Dr. Cooper’s case will come to light one day…”
Tyson hadn’t committed suicide. The existing evidence had already proven that. But Beau always found scapegoats to take the fall–that was the biggest hurdle they faced.
“My dad didn’t kill himself.” Craig’s smile was filled with bitterness. “The police found evidence long ago. The surveillance room was deliberately tampered with, but they managed to recover some of the lost data. It’s enough to prove my dad was murdered.“/
Kelly felt a sharp ache in her chest, unsure how to comfort him.
“But the evidence isn’t enough,” Craig said, his smile turning into a mocking smirk. “Even if it won’t hold up in court, everyone knows the truth.”
It was the Lynches.
“Enough about that.” Craig sighed. “I didn’t come here to drag you into this mess. I just wanted to apologize for what I did when we got back from Solmaris.” He stood up and bowed slightly toward Kelly.
He didn’t explain further. He didn’t mention what he had been up to all these years.
In truth, he had been collecting evidence against the Lynches, piece by piece. He wasn’t afraid anymore. He was ready to fight them to the end.
“Craig, you’ve changed a lot.” Kelly stood up as well, looking at him.
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The little junior who had once needed everyone’s protection had grown into someone who carried burdens of his own.
But seeing him like this… it was heartbreaking.
“The night always has to break before the dawn,” Craig said, his voice rough as he waved a hand. “I have to go.”
“Craig!” Kelly called after him, hurrying to the door.
He turned back, looking at her with reddened eyes, his expression dazed and lost.
The moment he turned away again, his gaze became clouded, moisture pooling in his eyes.
“Stay safe,” Kelly choked out, forcing a smile despite the tears brimming in her eyes. “And remember- you’re not alone.”
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