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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.

are you doing

out, her voice dripping with

let go of the little girl she had been halfheartedly entertaining and completely ignored me, her focus solely

as if she wanted nothing more than to fall into his embrace. But just as she was about to reach him, Leo stepped aside and subtly motioned for Panther,

caught off guard, collided with Panther instead of

and for a brief moment, she stood frozen, processing what

with embarrassment, and then, in a flash of anger, she reached out to slap

true to his nature, reacted swiftly, catching her wrist before

wrist firmly but without

few words, just as his

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

embodiment of silent strength, always ready to protect those he

her voice dripping with

"Let go of me!"

trying to yank her

gaze shifting to

when Leo gave a slight nod

Chapter 90

voice was cold and devoid of any affection as he

tone was impatient, as if he redde't be bothered to deal with her anties any longer. "It

the warmth he had shown me just moments ago vanished, replaced by the icy demeanor of the Alpha that

only the stern, unyielding authority

wasn't one to back down

acting. I know you're

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