In fact, my confidence wasn’t unfounded. When I entered her home, I was convinced that her life must have been a hard one.

She looked at me, asking skeptically, "Can you really set things right?"

"We can." This time, it was Sean who answered.

"No matter how many years have passed, if someone has committed a crime, they must face the consequences, no matter how difficult it may be," Sean told her. "I didn't make this up. It's a statement from the top authorities in our province. They granted me the power to handle this case. That's why I went through so much trouble to find you."

When Maisy heard that Sean was telling the truth, she let out a wail. "Thank the heavens. Finally, there's hope for me."

After expressing her emotions through her tears, she quickly ushered us into her home. The place was destitute. It was barely a home.

Feeling embarrassed, she gestured for us to take a seat, then choked up as she continued to tell us what happened.

"You're saying Beatrice was harmed?"