Chapter 739


    On Esther''s birthday, her parents had nned to take her away once they found the drug traffickers''


    trail, but they were a step toote.


    In an attempt to protect Esther and Faye, Esther''s father, Cyrus Nightingale, tragically lost his life at the


    hands of the traffickers, who even started a massive fire. Witnessing this traumatic event, Esther lost all


    her childhood memories, her mind enveloped in shock.


    Listening intently, Esther held onto her clothes and struggled to remember her early years. However,


    her recollections remained nk, beginning only from her time with the Ansteys.


    Oliver furrowed his brow, asking, "Then why did Esther end up with the Ansteys? Why didn''t my sister


    send her back to Capitus?"


    Gabriel looked at Oliver and replied in a strained voice, "At that time, she was torn, but... sending


    Esther back to Capitus would have jeopardized the safety of the Quills, as her true identity had been


    exposed. I ultimately decided to send her to the Ansteys.


    "One reason was that Martin was an oldrade of mine and could provide a safe haven for Esther,


    away from Capitus and hidden under a new identity.


    "Secondly, Billy had a history with Faye—they were university ssmates."


    Gabriel sighed deeply and apologized, "Esther, I''m sorry. I failed to protect you properly, leading to


    these five years of injustice."


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    Esther held no me for Gabriel. She understood that Bradley, her childhood love, was the one who


    had caused her suffering.


    "Mr. Sinir, it''s not your fault. I just want to know... Is my mother still alive?"


    Gabriel shook his head with sorrow, saying, "I''m sorry. I don''t know either."


    Shocked, Oliver asked, "You don''t know either?"


    "That''s correct." Gabriel continued. "She''s always been resolute in her decisions. After sending Esther


    to the Ansteys, she vanished."


    "Vanished?"


    "Yes," Gabriel confirmed. "I hope she''s alive. If she is, she will surely return to your side."


    Trying to console Esther, Oliver said, "Esther, at this point, no news might be the best news."


    Gabriel agreed, "That''s right."


    Esther''s eyes welled up with tears as she implored, "Can you tell me more about my parents?"


    Gabriel smiled and said, "They were exceptional students and the most loving couple I''ve ever known.


    They cherished you above all else, Esther. They wouldn''t have entrusted your care to me if they


    weren''t concerned about the drug traffickers seeking revenge."


    Gabriel had never anticipated Esther''s unjust imprisonment due to Thomas'' grandson. He would have


    risked everything to secure her innocence if he had known.


    "For now, focus on resting and regaining your health. I rushed here and only brought this photo. When


    you''re discharged,e to me, and I''ll help you piece together your childhood."


    "Alright."


    Esther finally understood why she had treated Jolene so kindly. They shared simr stories of heroic


    fathers.


    "Esther, take good care of yourself," Oliver said, his eyes filled with affection. "You''ve always yearned


    to learn about your parents. Now, as these mysteries unravel, your life will gradually find its true path."