The atmosphere instantly turned solemn as the air grew thick with sorrow.
"Can you tell me what exactly happened back then?" Quinton asked, lowering his voice. "Even though the Pierce family abandoned me, I have the right to know the truth."
"No, it's not like that, Mr. Quinton. Please don't misunderstand Mr. and Mrs. Pierce. They never abandoned you. They loved you just as much as they loved Miss Joan. However, an accident did happen that year."
With a sad face and enduring heartache, Nancy told them the tragic events that happened 28 years ago.
"At that time, everyone was happy that Mrs. Pierce was pregnant with twins. They picked the greatest private hospital for your and Miss Joan's arrival on the day of your birth. Finally, both of you were born safely. But then a gang of thugs burst into the delivery room and kidnapped you and Miss Joan. Madam had just given birth to you two and was weak, so she could only protect Miss Joan and watch you being taken away by those people…"
