Chapter 857

Clark hung up the phone and met Melanie's resolute dark eyes. "Grandpa, if it's inconvenient for you to go, let me find my brother alone! I've been abroad all this time, so not many people in the country know me. Plus, the authorities kept my overseas records confidential—nothing leaked out. No one knows my identity." Clark hesitated. John had already told him they were in the same village as those dangerous people. The risks of such a place were obvious. Though his heart ached for his grandson, he cherished his granddaughter even more. This granddaughter had been precocious since childhood, burdened with too much too soon. Just when his grandson had recovered, he'd hoped she could finally live a carefree life... Seeing his hesitation, Melanie reached out and grasped his hand. "Grandpa, even though my brother has learned a lot during his recovery, he still lost so much time. His ability to handle complex situations is limited. The village where Brother John and the others are staying i