Simplify the following text for a Grade 5 native English-speaking person.
Original: Richard feels that this woman is in need of protection and takes her to the only man he can trust , his best friend and mentor , Zedd . Richard discovers that this close friend of his has kept many secrets from him for his entire life .
Simplified: When he goes to visit his friend , Richard learns that his friend , Zedd , has kept many secrets from him .