Chapter 46: All Connected to a Man Named William

Chapter 46: All Connected to a Man Named William
Regarding Sophia's question, Julian King and Jessica Lee exchanged glances, both wearing expressions of guilt and regret.
Julian King said, "Sophia, we apologize for this issue."
"What do you mean?" Sophia was puzzled. Could it be that her instructions had no effect?
It turned out that Sophia was right to guess.
The guilt Julian King and Jessica Lee felt stemmed from the fact that after graduation, they returned to their home country, and it was William who bought them the plane tickets back. Julian King didn't understand at the time why William was so eager for them to leave. It was only later that he realized William was afraid he would implicate them.
After returning home, Julian King and Jessica Lee focused on their careers. Keeping in touch with a friend abroad wasn't as convenient as it is today with mobile phones.
Moreover, William didn't stay in one place for long, and over time, they lost contact.
Any news about William's movements and news came from the media and newspapers, but the media's words were half true and half false, and it was enough to just listen.
Later, they participated in a significant project, and once the project started, they couldn't contact the outside world.
So when they wanted to know how William was doing, they were told that William had disappeared at sea.
In fact, at this time, Julian King and Jessica Lee remembered what Sophia had said before.
But as time passed, after more than a decade, they forgot again.
Julian King apologized to Sophia, "I'm sorry, it's our fault for not being attentive enough. If we had paid more attention at the time, maybe William wouldn't have had an accident."
"There's no need to apologize. Some things may have been destined from the start. Moreover, if you had missed your careers and the achievements you made for the country because of William, wouldn't I be the eternal sinner?"
Sophia wanted to change history but was also relieved that history hadn't changed because of her.
Moreover, through this test, Sophia also discovered that changing history is a terrible thing.
If Julian King and Jessica Lee had listened to her and given up their careers to stay with William, their life trajectories would have been changed.
They wouldn't be physicists, nor would they be professors.
Sophia couldn't bear such consequences.
Julian King remembered something else and asked her, "I remember you told us to find out the truth about William's disappearance because it concerns your safety. Can you tell us what's going on now?"
Before answering his question, Sophia asked him in return, "Do you know how I traveled back in time?"
Julian King shook his head, and Sophia told him, "It was an old photograph. Whenever I encounter a life-or-death situation, the photo turns to ashes and takes me to the era when William was still alive."
Julian King was astonished, "So, when we saw you, you had already encountered a life-or-death situation?"
"Just two hours ago. If I hadn't traveled back, this part of my skull would have been shattered by now." Sophia casually pointed to a spot at the back of her head.
Both Julian King and Jessica Lee were shocked. She spoke lightly, but they were terrified just listening to it!
Sophia didn't hide anything from them and told them everything that had happened during this period.
After hearing this, Jessica Lee subconsciously murmured, "If William knew, how heartbroken he would be..."
"Hmm? What did you say?" Sophia didn't catch it.
Jessica Lee quickly shook her head, "Nothing."
Jessica Lee said it was nothing, but she was actually very worried inside.
Sophia had hidden such a big matter from him, and when William found out one day that Sophia had to be at such a life-and-death juncture to see him, how painful would he be?
Julian King remembered to say, "By the way, I collected some newspapers related to William. I don't know if they are useful. Do you want to take a look?"
"Of course!"
This was a new discovery. Newspapers would carry news of all sizes, and regardless of whether the content was true or false, she needed to understand it.
The newspapers Julian King collected filled an entire box, and these newspapers are no longer available outside. Fortunately, he had collected them.
Sophia picked up the top newspaper and saw that the entertainment section mentioned William's name, but there was no photo of William. Instead, there was a photo of a man being interviewed by the media.
Sophia asked who this man was, and Julian King glanced at it and said, "I remember, this person is William's agent, named Mark Hall."
"Mark Hall?" Sophia looked at the content carefully and asked him, "Do you know if this Mark Hall is still alive? Where is he now?"
Julian King thought about it and said, "I remember he seemed to have returned to his hometown, but I'm not sure where his hometown is."
"It's okay, it's not a big problem. I'll check it back at the bureau." It was getting late, and Sophia didn't have time to read too much. She put the newspaper back in the box.
"By the way, do you have a photo of me?" Sophia suddenly remembered that with a photo, she could go back again.
Julian King shook his head regretfully, "No, and in our memory, we haven't seen you again later."
"Alright, I understand. I'll take these newspapers and go back to find Henry to ask for more details." Sophia sealed the box with tape, picked up the heavy cardboard box, and left.
Julian King hurriedly asked her, "Is there anything we can help with?"
"You eating well, drinking well, and being healthy is the greatest help to me." Sophia said with a smile.
Julian King was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh. She really hasn't changed at all.
"Oh, right, you named your grandson Will King in memory of William, right?" Sophia remembered to ask him before leaving.
Julian King nodded, "Yes."
"He's very much like you." With that, Sophia turned and left with a smile.
Julian King blinked, very similar? Does it mean in character? He asked Jessica Lee, "Is it really that similar?"
"Yes, very similar!" Jessica Lee snickered.
As Sophia just went downstairs, she saw Samuel and Will King pulling and pulling.
As soon as Will King saw Sophia, he immediately let go of Samuel, ran to Sophia, and anxiously asked her, "What did my grandfather do? Why did you want to talk to my grandfather?"
"What are you nervous about? Do you suspect your grandfather of breaking the law?" Sophia threw the question back at him.
Will King felt that he was overreacting, and he said with less confidence, "Well, what do you want with my grandfather? And you took the newspapers my grandfather has hidden for so many years."
"Have you seen these newspapers?"
Will King said with pride, "Of course, I saw them when I was a child, and I've concluded that these newspapers all have one thing in common!"
"What's the common point?" Sophia asked him, knowing the answer.
Will King looked around, then leaned over to Sophia's ear and whispered, "Those newspapers are all related to a man named William!"
He was afraid Sophia didn't know which William he was talking about, so Will King added, "This William is the genius I mentioned to you, who mysteriously disappeared later!"
"Do you know why he disappeared?" Sophia asked him curiously.
Will King gave her a mysterious smile, "Of course I know. Didn't I just say that I've seen all these newspapers? The truth about William's disappearance is in the newspapers!"