Chapter 489
Mentioning Nash brought a big question to Nina’s mind. She hesitated for a long time, her hand hovering over the screen.
She finally decided to ask and typed, “Mom, was there a summer during high school when I wasn’t home?”
Since Nash had this doubt, she wanted to clear it up as well. Julia took a while to respond, making Nina feel uneasy. They had been chatting just fine, but now there was silence.
After ten minutes, Julia finally replied, “Who told you that?”
Nina was not sure how to respond. “No one, I was just asking.”
“There’s no such thing,” Julia said firmly. “You’ve been always at home from childhood through adulthood, except when you were working. Our family has strict rules. There’s no way you would be away for an entire summer. Don’t overthink it, and don’t listen to what others say!”
Nina thought that made sense. All their relatives lived locally. Even visiting them would not account for disappearing for a month. Besides, while their family was not highly academic, they were very strict. Relieved, Nina dismissed her doubts and went to wash up before bed.
Meanwhile, Nash rushed to Principal Wallace’s house. Principal Wallace had already gone to bed but got up and put on a coat when he heard Nash was there.
Seeing Nash, Principal Wallace greeted him warmly, “Nash, what brings you here so late? If you’d told me, I wouldn’t have gone to bed.”
He invited Nash in and asked someone to make tea.
“Sorry to disturb you so late,” Nash said as he entered, being polite.
“It’s no trouble at all,” Principal Wallace replied. “Have you eaten? How about a late-night snack? I have plenty.”
“No need,” Nash declined. “I have a few questions to ask you.”
Principal Wallace sat on the sofa, listening attentively. “Go ahead, ask away.”
Nash got straight to the point. “I remember you mentioned before that you were Nina’s homeroom teacher in middle school.”
Principal Wallace was surprised by the question. “Yes, that’s right. Isn’t Nina your secretary? Are you here to ask about her?”
Nash’s expression was serious and he focused entirely on Principal Wallace. “After you were her teacher, was Nina ever harmed or rescued by anyone?”
At this, Principal Wallace’s expression changed, and he took a long time to respond.
Nash closely observed the change in his expression, sensing something amiss.
Principal Wallace, feeling pressured, lowered his eyes and hesitated for a while. Adjusting his glasses, he began to explain in detail, “Nina was indeed kidnapped once. Several students died, but she survived. It was a tragedy for our school, something I’ll never forget. The incident had a significant impact on her mental and emotional well-being. She developed depression afterward. For her sake, we never talk about it. Even when the topic comes up, we quickly change it, doing everything we can to help her move on.”
Nash’s expression grew cold. “Are you talking about this girl?”
After Principal Wallace finished speaking, Nash placed a photo on the table.
Principal Wallace’s eyes widened in shock, rendering him speechless.
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