Aldrin's head shook solemnly.

“She never returned there. Her father and his newlywed wife luxuriated in their own lives, having seemingly forgotten Laura. When they learned of her disappearance, her father offered nothing more than a slight nod, telling me to cease my search. Never before have I encountered such an irresponsible parent. The anger that surged within me was so potent, I yearned to confront him physically!"

Recalling Laura's father ignited a fierce anger within Aldrin.

It even surpassed any negative sentiment he held toward Marvin in the past.

But only when he met Laura's father did he realize the true depths of a truly abhorrent father.