After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

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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

halfheartedly entertaining and completely

towards him, her arms outstretched 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,

guard, collided with Panther instead of the embrace she was

and for a brief moment, she

in a flash of anger, she reached

reacted swiftly, catching her wrist before her

but without malice, his

few words, just as his name

rarely spoke, his presence alone was enough to keep

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

glared at him, her voice dripping with

"Let go of me!"

trying to yank her hand

remained still, his gaze shifting to

Leo gave a slight nod

Chapter 90

of any

with her anties any longer. "It was my

warmth he had shown me just moments ago

no tenderness in his eyes, only the

one to back

you're on the