Chapter 153

Raiden’s fingers curled into a fist against his thigh. What was he supposed to tell Hiro now? He had promised him that he would find a way to let him meet his parents. He didn't want to break his baby's heart.

“It’ll take time, Mr Yamato, but I assure you that I’ll find them.” Mr Takeda said confidently. There wasn't a single case he hadn't solved since he left the force. That was the main reason he was referred to as the best PI in Tokyo.

Raiden nodded slowly. “Please, do whatever you can to find out where they are, Mr. Takeda.”

“I will. Don’t worry, Mr. Yamato. I’ll get to the bottom of this.” The investigator stood up and gave a small bow then left.

Raiden stared at the documents one more time, his mind already racing.

What kind of parents abandoned their children to rot in poverty while going into hiding? Where exactly were the Watanabes and why were they hiding? Why did they allow their kids to suffer for four years?