Yvonne was surprised. She lifted her gaze to see tears welling up in Curtis's eyes.

"Yvonne, your memory of them has returned …"

Curtis slowly said, "Then they didn't die in vain. All these years, I was constantly in torment. I was afraid that you would recall those brutal memories. But I'm truly relieved to see that you're able to speak to me about this today.

"I've always wanted to thank you. If it hadn't been for you back then, I wouldn't be alive today. You see, they died for you, but i