Chapter 1262:

“They’re inside,” Irving said gravely, glancing toward the station. “Mr. Tucker has always been an honorable man. Unfortunately, he ended up mentoring someone so devoid of morals.”

Elyse nodded, understanding, and decided not to ask Darren to accompany her. She entered the police station alone.

Inside, she spotted Cody. He looked significantly older, sitting quietly with his eyes closed, seemingly detached from the bustling activity around him.

Elyse stepped forward quietly and greeted him.

Cody slowly opened his eyes and smiled. “Elyse, your dedication lately has been outstanding. I’m genuinely glad to have you as my student.”

Struggling to find the right words, Elyse sat down next to him, her face marked with sorrow. “About Fiona…”

Cody responded softly, “She’s crossed a point of no return with her mistakes.”

Feeling the bitterness of the situation, Elyse asked, “Did you know everything?”

“I wish I hadn’t,” Cody replied. “But as your teacher, it’s my responsibility to be informed. I’m here to guide you like a sapling—correcting your path when you veer off course, and stepping back to admire you when you thrive. Fiona’s situation, though, brings me sadness.”

Elyse reflected for a moment before asking, “I really don’t know what she was thinking.”

“It was her greed that led her astray,” Cody said. “She yearned for things that were never meant to be hers.” With that, Cody stood up wearily. “You’ll find Gavin inside. I’ll be on my way now.”

Nodding, Elyse moved deeper into the station. As she expected, Gavin was speaking with the police officers.

“Gavin,” Elyse called out, approaching him quietly. “How is Fiona doing? Is she managing?”

Gavin shook his head. “It’s not good. She’s been deeply troubled. I doubt she’ll ever return to her former self.”

Elyse’s brow creased in confusion.

“You can see her in that room, but keep your distance. Right now, she’s like someone suffering from severe mental distress.”

Elyse nodded and entered the small room. In the center of the room, an iron railing separated two worlds. Elyse stood outside, while Fiona sat quietly inside.

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