Chapter 10 - Aiden Refuses His Mother’s Story
Vanessa told Aiden that Liam’s family was trying to destroy them.
Aiden did not believe her anymore.
He went back to the mountain rescue archives.
He found the old local-news report.
Michael carried him out.
Charles was visible in the footage, crying.
Vanessa was wrapped in a blanket.
The reporter asked Charles what he would say to Michael.
Charles answered:
“He saved my son. I’ll never forget him.”
Aiden watched the clip three times.
Then he sent it to Liam.
No message.
Just the video.
Liam replied:
My dad looked younger than I remember.
Aiden wrote:
I’m sorry.
Liam stared at the screen.
Then typed:
You didn’t throw the drink.
Aiden responded:
I laughed.
That mattered.
May you like
Liam did not forgive him instantly.
But Aiden had finally stopped pretending he was only a spectator.
