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 rtives lived locally. Even visiting them would not ount 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 Wace''s house. Principal Wace had already gone to bed but got up and put on a coat when he heard Nash was there.


    Seeing Nash, Principal Wace greeted him warmly, "Nash, what brings you here sote? 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 sote," Nash said as he entered, being polite.


    "It''s no trouble at all," Principal Wace replied. "Have you eaten? How about ate-night snack? I have plenty."


    "No need," Nash declined. "I have a few questions to ask you."


    Principal Wace 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."


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    about her?"


    Nash''s expression was serious and he focused entirely on Principal Wace. "After you were her teacher, was Nina ever harmed or rescued by anyone?"


    At this, Principal Wace''s expression changed, and he took a long time to respond.


    Nash closely observed the change in his expression, sensing something amiss.


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    Principal Wace, feeling pressured, lowered his eyes and hesitated for a while. Adjusting his sses, he began to exin 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 topices 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 Wace finished speaking, Nash ced a photo on the table.


    Principal Wace''s eyes widened in shock, rendering him speechless.