Chapter 124
She sent money to her in-laws every month, and they were content to let her be, happy to have one less person to feed.
When Maria was five, and Zilvia started kindergarten, Catherine brought Maria to live with the Carter family. After Zilvia’s accident, the Carter family fell into financial hardship and turmoil, constantly beset by illness and unrest. Catherine, not wanting to burden the family, took Maria back to her in-laws. Not long after returning, Catherine ran...
Jaden paused, a glint of admiration flickering in his eyes. "Although I never said it aloud, I also had my suspicions about her. After Zilvia’s disappearance, I kept a close watch on her and investigated her movements over the past few months. But I found nothing that linked her to Zilvia’s disappearance. There were several times I caught her secretly scolding Maria, blaming her. She said that if Maria hadn’t caught a cold and needed care on New Year’s Day, she would have gone with Zilvia, and Zilvia wouldn’t have gone missing. I also noticed how she looked at our grandparents with resentment. I didn’t believe she wanted anything bad to happen to Zilvia."
Avery pondered and said, "Why does Catherine not love her daughter but love Zilvia instead?"
Jaden fell silent for a moment before sighing softly. "I think she was banking on Zilvia becoming successful in the future so that she could bask in the glory."
Avery nodded, feeling like she was finally starting to understand. She asked, "Do you have any photos of Catherine?"
Jaden replied, "Mom should have some. You can ask her."
"Alright, thank you." Avery exhaled, placing a hand on her stomach. "You’ve given me a lot of information. I need time to process it, and I don’t have any more questions for now. There’s still plenty of food. Let’s keep eating."
Jaden smiled, a hint of anticipation in his expression. "So, what’s your current theory about Zilvia’s disappearance?"
Avery remained silent for a few seconds. "This case has been analyzed by the police, online investigators, and many experts over the years. Numerous conclusions have been drawn, but two unsolved mysteries remain. First, what did Zilvia see, or what caught her attention that made her leave the area alone? And second, how did Zilvia manage to avoid the surveillance cameras?"