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【"What's wrong?"】
[Things are already like this, can they get any worse? Is there any room for them to get any worse?]
"You just said she's your mother."
Seeing Arthur nod slightly, the staff member hesitated for a moment, but ultimately didn't continue.
The reality is too harsh; it might be too much for this man, who already seems to be under immense pressure, to bear.
The staff member closed the medical record, giving the man a final bit of breathing room, and said evasively.
"Sorry, buddy, I already said there's no official form available."
"I can't give you these records; I might get into trouble."
"If you want to bring your mother here for an autograph, that will be much easier."
"But without her autograph, I can't give you this, understand?"
【"Feel sorry."】
However, the staff clearly underestimated Arthur's determination; as he spoke, Arthur's eyes were fixed intently on his mother's medical records!
Taking advantage of the moment when the other person relaxed after speaking, Arthur grabbed the file folder!
"No, buddy, damn it! Let go, give it to..."
[“Bang!”]
Seeing that the file folder was about to slip from his grasp, Arthur actually rammed his head into the iron railing!
This crazy move clearly startled the staff!
[His hand slipped! Arthur grabbed the file folder and ran!]
"Snap! Hey!"
The staff member angrily slammed his fist on the metal railing, trying to call out to Arthur, but Arthur had already disappeared down the corridor!
Arthur ran wildly through the hospital, attracting the attention of many patients.
Strangely, the patients didn't react to Arthur's actions at all, as if they didn't see them and ignored him.
Or perhaps it's more accurate to say they don't feel it.
Heavy footsteps thumped as Arthur ran down the long corridor and down the fire escape.
[Hiding in a dark corner.]
Arthur didn't even realize that no one was actually chasing him; the staff's reluctance to give him their file was merely a momentary act of pity and sympathy.
But Arthur no longer believed in the world's kindness; every act of trust ended in hurt and deception.
He's had enough! He needs the truth!
In the shadowy corner, Arthur remained alert to his surroundings, his hands moving swiftly as he flipped through his mother's medical records.
"Trouble? Does this refer to the trouble of delivering information, or is there something else going on? Watson, what do you think?" (Detective Conan world, Hakuba Saguru)
"Oh ho ho, this young man's partner is also named Watson, a reliable and quick-witted name indeed." —Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes, from the world of Sherlock Holmes.
"That eagle?" (From the Detective Conan world, Kaito Kuroba)
"That staff member seems to be protecting Mr. Arthur's heart! Su Su can feel the other party's kindness." —Fox Spirit Matchmaker World, Tu Shan Su Su.
"Is that so...? A well-intentioned rejection reveals the cruelty of the truth..." Xia Ling, in the world of Zhenhun Street.
"Hehe~ But it's useless. Even if you blow hardest on a cup that's already in mid-air, you can't delay the time it takes for it to break." —Zhang Changlin, *I Am Not a Medicine God*
Before anyone found him, Arthur's eyes quickly scanned the medical records, searching for important information.
[Gotham City Health Center, Psychiatry Department.]
[Penny Flake's medical history.]
This is it!
There seemed to be a noise upstairs. Arthur nervously flipped through the medical records, desperately seeking the hard-won truth.
[The patient is behaving strangely.]
[Domestic violence.]
Domestic violence?! Could it be that I'm a victim myself?!
As Arthur continued flipping through the pages, his gaze suddenly became fixed on one particular page.
[Child adoption application form, Gotham City Department of Health oversight agreement, 28 Parsons Street...]
[Name: Unknown (Abandoned Infant)]
[Date of birth: Unknown]
[Adoption Location: Gotham City Orphanage]
[Adopter: Penny Fleck]
Parsons #28...that's my current home...
[I... I really was adopted by my mother...]
Arthur couldn't believe it, he couldn't even accept this fact!
As Arthur continued reading, something seemed to explode in his mind!
Chapter 124 Truth or Falsehood?
"We've already talked about this, Penny. He was adopted by you."
"All the documents are here."
[Child abandoned]
That's not true; it's all made up by Thomas.
"So that only we know about this."
[In a closed room, a young Penny is talking to someone, denying their claims in her words.]
[“You had a boyfriend who repeatedly abused your adopted son and beat you, and you did nothing about it.”]
[A sad photo of a child, his face covered in bruises, is pasted onto the medical record.]
This time, Penny didn't refute, but fell silent. The bruises around her eyes were clearly visible, indicating that the man in front of her wasn't lying.
[Hehehehehehe~]
Arthur chuckled involuntarily, looking at the note in his hand. He finally understood why he had felt so incredibly hot that night.
[Mother allows her adopted child to suffer domestic violence]
"Hahahahahahahahaha!"
[A mother and her child's nightmare.]
"Penny, someone found your son in your filthy apartment, tied to a radiator."
"Malnutrition, multiple bruises all over his body, and severe head trauma."
This time, Arthur also appeared in the room, but he was staring at Penny with eyes full of hatred!
"I've never heard him cry; he's always been a very happy child."
So that's why you call me Xiao Le?
"Hahahahahahaha!!"
[Arthur, overcome with grief, burst into uncontrollable laughter!]
He laughed until he was breathless; he had never been so out of control before. The pain of oxygen deprivation made him feel dizzy.
He clutched the file tightly, trying to control himself, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stop!
He desperately wanted to cry; snot and tears streamed down his face, yet he kept letting out wild, maniacal laughter!
The laughter echoed in the lonely stairwell, sounding utterly desolate.
[He didn't even come looking for him!]
Nobody cares about him at all!
"Is Arthur's illness a consequence of the injury he sustained at that time?" - Liao Duoduo, The Heart Hunter World.
"Arthur clearly wanted to cry, but could only laugh. It's truly... tragic." —Shen Qingqiu, from the world of the Scum Villain's Self-Saving System.
"It hurts! It hurts so much!" Tokyo Ghoul World, Kaneki Ken.
"That child's photo? How come he looks so much like Thomas's son, Bruce?" Xia Ling, from the world of Zhenhun Street.
DC Universe
Seeing this, Bruce Wayne couldn't sit still any longer; he also wanted to know the truth!
But the clown is always very cunning, and he can never find a trace of the other party.
"How can I successfully catch the clown...?"
Bruce fell into thought.
"Something feels off, but what is it?" In the world of Detective Conan, Conan Edogawa stroked his chin, wondering what this inexplicable sense of unease was.
"Ahem." From the world of Detective Conan, Yusaku Kudo.
(Smack!)
"I understand!" Conan Edogawa from the world of Detective Conan.
"Adoption! Adoption! How can a patient with delusions be qualified to adopt a child!" Conan Edogawa from the world of Detective Conan.
"Ah, someone's little scheme has been discovered." Honkai Impact 3rd Railway World, Fireworks.
"We can't jump to conclusions so hastily. Differences between different worlds are inevitable. We need to confirm this information with the people in that world." — Yusaku Kudo, Detective Conan world.
"That brat, he's quick on the uptake!" - Heiji Hattori from the Detective Conan world.
"There's another question: why does Arthur, who experienced such a tragic childhood, not remember anything about it as an adult?" - Qi Letian, Detective World of Magic Corner.
"Splash splash~ Splash splash~"
The torrential rain poured down, seemingly representing Arthur's weeping tears.
The pitch-black sky seemed to have shrouded the entire world in gloom.
"Alas~ This rain can clean up the city's garbage, but it can't soothe a wounded heart." Metata, the chocolate world of Cupid.
Arthur had stopped laughing; nothing in this hopeless world could stir his emotions anymore.
He walked slowly home, his clothes completely soaked from the rain.
Arthur, however, felt no discomfort; the cold clothes allowed him to feel his heart pounding even more clearly.
Let him know that he is still alive...
[Stepping into the elevator, Arthur suddenly turned around!]
He seemed to see again the scene of his first meeting with his female neighbor, where she made a gesture as if she were committing suicide with a pistol.
[This satirizes the oppressive atmosphere and despair of the city, where the underprivileged struggle daily to survive, contemplating suicide as the only way out.]
Unfortunately, this is just wishful thinking.
Fortunately, this isn't just a fantasy.
Arthur didn't go home. He desperately needs companionship right now. If he can't trust his family, then perhaps only his lover can.
The female neighbor's door was unlocked. He slowly opened it, very quietly, as if afraid of disturbing her rest.
Arthur slowly walked into the house, the warm yellow light shining on him, creating a stark contrast with the outside world!
He gently stroked his female neighbor's bag and clothes on the shelf by the door, savoring the last remaining traces of his lover's presence.
Touching the cabinet and looking at the paper drawings on the wall, everything felt so warm and cozy!
He slowly lowered his cold body onto the soft sofa, savoring a moment of tenderness...
met free