Show me that you are sorry

The brown-haired woman in a grey suit kept talking, but for a moment, Natsuo didn't hear her words. He was struck by a storm of emotions - disbelief, confusion, shock, and a sudden realization of why the detective had been so helpful. He looked away from the woman, struggling to take in what she had just revealed.

"I hope you understand I didn't mean to give you a life like this. I just wanted you to have a better future compared to what I could offer at the time," Saika explained gently.

Natsuo was quiet as he searched for even one memory of when his adoptive parents had shown him affection, but nothing came to him - his so-called family never gave him any loving care. He was an outsider to them, merely seen as a tool for success instead of a beloved son.

"If you would like to take legal action against them - " the detective started, but Natsuo cut her off.