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Chapter 90

Chapter 90

I shook my head. "No, thank you. I'd prefer just to see the children and leave quietly."

She seemed taken aback for a moment, then her smile widened, her eyes crinkling with genuine appreciation.

"Nowadays, there are so few who give without seeking recognition. It's rare to find someone who truly thinks only of the children."

I wasn't sure what to make of her words, but I followed as she led us through the orphanage.

We passed by rooms filled with laughter and play, but something caught my eye as we approached the classroom.

rere, in the doorway, stood a young woman dressed in fashionable, bejeweled clothes, her smile as bright and fake as the camera flash that captured

She was holding a skinny little girl, who looked more uncomfortable than anything, while two photographers with professional cameras clicked away. Lights flashed, illuminating the room like a film set.

I stopped in my tracks, a cold sensation creeping up my spine.

The woman turned slightly, and my heart dropped.

It was Aria.

Seeing Leo, Aria's eyes lit up, a bright smile spreading across her face.

what are you

called out, her voice dripping

she had been halfheartedly entertaining and completely ignored me, her focus

his embrace. But just as she was about to reach him, Leo stepped aside and subtly motioned for Panther,

collided with Panther instead of the

widened in shock, and for a brief moment, she stood frozen, processing

then, in a flash of anger, she reached out

nature, reacted swiftly, catching her wrist before her hand could connect

without malice, his expression calm

words, just as his name suggested-quiet, stealthy,

was unwavering, and while he rarely spoke, his presence alone was enough

was the embodiment of silent strength, always ready to protect those he served, yet he

glared at him, her

"Let go of me!"

demanded, trying to yank her hand

gaze shifting to

when Leo gave a slight nod

Chapter 90

devoid of any affection

as if he redde't be bothered to deal with her anties any longer. "It was my wife who came to make a donation today. I didn't come to see

he had shown me just moments ago vanished,

was no tenderness in his eyes, only the stern, unyielding authority that

one to back down

you're on the

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