Brandan's heart held a profound bitterness.
Charles Hyde had hidden Emily Dormer somewhere, and there was no sign of her in River City, meaning there was a significant possibility that Emily Dormer was no longer in River City.
If she was hidden abroad, then he would have no chance of finding her.
Charles Hyde was determined to hide someone, and with his years of accumulated resources, how could he possibly fail?
He didn't understand why Charles Hyde was so determined to ruin his life and happiness.
He needed to give Iris Harris an explanation or an account, but he couldn't find the words.
If he admitted he couldn't find Emily Dormer, then the ending for the two of them would be very clear.
— She would leave.
This time, there was no possibility of them getting back together.
Facing this reality, he couldn't calmly tell Iris Harris the truth.
He didn't dare.
