Twin Cities: Who says scientists can't be conquerors?

Chapter 31 The Secret Was Revealed Without Thinking

Marcos kept a close eye on Jinx, not because he was all-powerful and had figured out the details of Caitlyn's kidnapping in just one day.

In fact, after hearing Caitlyn say Jinx's name, he couldn't control his heart racing wildly.

He was numb too.

Moreover, my hands and feet were ice cold, and I felt like my life was about to end!

"Jinx...Jinx...It really is you!"

Marcos muttered to himself.

He had heard the name before, but at that time he was just "doing business" with Hilko and only heard about Jinx and Aaron incidentally, without paying any attention to it.

But as soon as Marcos saw the other person today, he realized something was wrong.

That blue hair, those familiar eyes and eyebrows, that close relationship with Hilko...

He tried hard to convince himself that it was all just a coincidence.

It wasn't until Caitlin openly mentioned Jinx's name, and Jinx nonchalantly crossed her arms, that familiar expression and appearance finally broke down his last psychological defenses—

The stench of blood from that rainy night nine years ago, like a monster resurrected, suddenly gripped Marcos's throat!

It's her!

Jinx is that blue-haired little girl who ran into Hilko's arms back then!

Marcos was so shocked by this that he could hardly control his trembling hands and feet, and even staggered as he walked.

He knew what he had done on that chaotic rainy night nine years ago:

He personally prevented Jinx's sister from joining her younger sister, then threw her into the abyss-like Stillwater Prison, and pinned the blame for the massive explosion on her, turning it into a badge of honor for himself.

That is why he was able to stand out among the law enforcement officers and inherit the sheriff's position left behind by Grayson's sacrifice.

Marcos always felt that this was his biggest secret.

He was terrified that the pink-haired girl's relatives and friends would find him and expose his fabricated achievements.

However, as time went on, these concerns gradually dissipated.

Moreover, according to what Marcos later learned, the pink-haired girl he had sent to Stillwater Prison not only lost her parents, but her only sister had also fallen into the hands of Hilco.

In Marcos's memory, Hilco never hesitated to show his ruthlessness, so he thought that the girl named "Boom" was probably already very old.

Gradually, he began to intentionally forget about it, as if it had never happened.

Anyway, only that prisoner in Jing Shui Prison remembers his act of "killing innocent people and claiming credit". Would anyone go there specifically to ask a prisoner if he was wronged?

But why today...?

Marcos took a deep breath and glanced at Jinx again.

He was now certain that this well-known "daughter of Hilko" was none other than the person named Boobo from back then!

What should I do?

What to do!

Fine beads of sweat unconsciously appeared on Marcos's forehead.

He had been pondering all the way, and his brain felt dizzy from lack of oxygen.

As things stand, Jinx not only shows no desire to track down her sister's whereabouts, but also seems to accept her identity as "Silco's daughter."

However, Marcos couldn't guarantee that Jinx would never remember that she had a sister whose whereabouts were a mystery!

If one day she suddenly remembers this...

Marcos swallowed hard and looked for Jinx with his eyes.

He saw that after being comforted by Aaron, Jinx regained her energy and chatted happily with Caitlin.

A bright smile.

"She's now connected with Caitlin, which is the Giraman family..."

Marcos's face darkened completely.

The joy Aaron felt today, having the credit delivered to his doorstep, vanished completely at this moment.

What did he see?

Judging from the intimate relationship between Jinx and the eldest daughter of the Giraman family, Marcos could even imagine that if Jinx really wanted to bring up those old grievances, the things he had done would definitely not be able to be covered up!

"No, I can't just sit here and wait to die."

Absolutely not!

With only a few hundred meters left to reach the Giraman family estate, Marcos quickly adjusted his demeanor to avoid giving anyone the impression that something was amiss.

How can we ensure that Jinx never has the thought of finding out where her sister is?

Marcos gritted his teeth, a crazy idea gradually forming in his mind...

……

"Mother!"

Upon seeing her mother, Caitlin couldn't contain her overwhelming emotions and cried out as she threw herself into Mrs. Giraman's arms.

Just a day earlier, at this time, she was still talking to herself in the bathroom, feeling wronged because of her mother's misunderstanding.

But after experiencing a series of thrilling crises in Zaun, Caitlin felt that all her grievances were insignificant when she saw the worried eyes of her mother and father.

She only hoped that she would never make her parents cry or be sad again.

"Good! Good boy! It's good that you're back!"

Mrs. Giraman was even more excited than Caitlin.

Joy mingled with tears streamed down her face. After hugging Caitlin, she gently patted her daughter's back, just like when she used to lull her to sleep when she was a child.

The mother and daughter embraced tightly for several minutes before gradually calming down.

Although it sounds like a hellish joke, Mrs. Gilamann does have some experience in this area, having been kidnapped before.

She put her arm around Caitlin and looked at the others who had come with her. After her gaze lingered on Marcos and Aaron for a moment, she immediately realized who was the real person who had "rescued" Caitlin.

"My child, you've worked so hard."

Mrs. Gilaman walked up to Aaron and took his hand with a touch of emotion.

"I don't know what Jess said to you yesterday, but I really didn't expect you to bring Kate back unharmed today!"

"I'm so grateful to you, brave young man! You have no idea what Kate's father and I were like last night..."

She couldn't help but choke up.

From Mrs. Giraman's perspective, Aaron's journey to find Caitlin must have been incredibly difficult.

Because she discovered that her daughter was wearing a set of clothes belonging to the Zaun people.

This means that there must be some reason why the daughter had to conceal her identity in order to return safely.

In this situation, Mrs. Gilamann could hardly imagine how Aaron had managed to reunite their family so quickly.

If it weren't for the fact that her children were only focused on wiping away tears, she really wanted to be direct and express her absolute approval of Aaron as her "future son-in-law"!

"Ahem, Member of Parliament... Auntie, it's all I should do."

Aaron clearly noticed Mrs. Gilamann's change in mood; her intense gaze was so burning that he just wanted to run away as soon as possible.

But he can't leave yet.

Because it was obvious to the naked eye that Mrs. Giramanen used Aaron as a confidant.

Aaron needed to find a way to shift Mrs. Giraman's attention from him to the sheriff behind her, who had also "made a difference."

Speaking of this...

Aaron glanced at Marcos and found that the other man seemed distracted and had completely lost the eagerness for credit he had shown at the beginning.

Instead, he kept glancing at Jinx, which made him seem like a psychopath.

"Could Jinx have guessed right? He really does suspect Jinx!"

Aaron inwardly gasped.

He really wanted to be honest and say that he wasn't Caitlin's secret boyfriend.

However, considering that the kidnapping case was not yet closed, and that Marcos had been staring at Jinx, Aaron dared not abandon Mrs. Giramann's trust based on a misunderstanding.

What if Marcos becomes suspicious of Jinx and actually uncovers some clues?

Even if Caitlyn has completely forgiven Jinx, Piltover's legal system will never let her off the hook!

If that happens, Mrs. Gilamann's dual role as the mother of the person involved and a member of parliament could become Aaron's lifeline!

It takes Aaron a full nine years to ensure that Jinx, a girl with a natural talent for getting into trouble, still has no criminal record.

He can't let Jinx mess up at this time.

If Jinx were to repeat the same mistakes and go down the same path of madness as in the original storyline, Aaron would be in deep trouble...

"...Also, you might not know that Kate has a little hobby. She doesn't like those delicate little trinkets; she prefers big, soft, and furry dolls."

"Her father and I thought that when you were decorating your wedding room, you should buy more of those big plush toys."

With a smile, Mrs. Gilamann unexpectedly revealed the secret that Aaron was trying so hard to hide while he was thinking about other things.

Not only was the tone natural, but it also carried a friendly feel.

Aaron instinctively responded with "uh-huh" as before, until he suddenly realized what the other person had said...

It's too late.

"Mom, I think that when it comes to the wedding house, we can't just cater to me alone; we also need to consider my partner's preferences."

Caitlin's voice drifted over softly.

"Yes, yes, my daughter is right."

"Hehehe..."

Caitlin stared at Aaron with a cold smile on her face.

She pulled the stunned Jinx into her arms and winked at Aaron with a "calm" wink:

"I never imagined that my mother wasn't wrong about me. I really do have an outstanding secret boyfriend."