When Max Locke spoke, he looked ahead, but Titus Zane could clearly see that his gaze wasn't actually focused; it seemed like he was reminiscing about the past.
If her earlier guess was right about this man having a subtle relationship with her mother, then now Titus Zane was certain that this middle-aged man in front of her must have liked her mother, or at least had affection for her.
Smiling a little, Titus Zane continued to probe as if it was unintentional.
"Are you very familiar with my mother?"
Max Locke turned his head to look at her, smiling, "More than familiar, I watched her grow up."
That statement surprised Titus Zane once again.
Watched her grow up... That means he must be much older than her mother...
An acute illness led to her being rushed to the hospital where she died despite attempts at resuscitation, at the age of twenty...
Jon's words unconsciously flashed through her mind, causing Titus Zane to feel a pang in her chest, making it difficult to breathe.
