After seeing off the two brothers, Clarence finished a bottle of wine and ate all the peanuts on the table.
As he was about to open another bottle, a wave of drunkenness hit him. His hand wavered as he reached for the wine, eyes narrowing slightly as he thought of the two boys, pondering something unknown.
No.
He hadn't realized it before, but now thinking back—
Earlier, when he saw Marcus Shaw, the boy seemed familiar, and when he was told he was Parker Shaw's son, it felt natural. But now, thinking of Parker Shaw again, something felt subtly off.
Why does he bear some resemblance to Captain Easton…
This thought suddenly struck him and wouldn't go away. He glanced towards the door, hearing footsteps outside, wondering if the two boys had returned.
Staggering to his feet, he walked over and pulled the door open.
However, as soon as he saw who it was, his pupils dilated slightly, and he instinctively closed the door and turned to run.
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