Deirdre nodded while Tobey came back to the point of the conversation by saying, “You sought my help yesterday, but you haven’t managed to tell me what sort of help you need.”

Deirdre’s breathing felt much heavier upon hearing that. She clutched a book she held tightly.

“Tobey, please don’t be too surprised by what I’m about to tell you.”

“What’s going on?”

Deirdre regulated her breathing for a while. “It’s possible that my mother is still alive.”

Tobey’s eyes were filled with disbelief upon hearing that.

Deirdre continued. “I’m unable to explain this matter fully. All in all, I wasn’t with my mother during her death, and I only found out about her death after a long time. I gradually accepted the information, but then this photo came.

She pulled the photo out of the book. “My friend told me that the person in this photo looks about 70% similar to me and about my mother’s age. Can you please help me to take a look if it’s her?”

Tobey’s expression turned serious as he took the