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

out, her voice

halfheartedly entertaining and completely

his embrace. But just as she was about to reach him, Leo stepped aside and subtly motioned for Panther, his BETA, to intervene. Panther, ever the silent and observant guardian, moved

off guard, collided with Panther instead of the

in shock, and for a brief moment, she stood

and then, in a flash of

catching her wrist before her hand could

wrist firmly but without

wolf of few words, just as his

while he rarely spoke, his presence alone was enough to keep most

of silent strength, always ready to protect those he served, yet he never

him, her voice

"Let go of me!"

trying to yank

gaze

when Leo gave a slight nod did Panther release her wrist.

Chapter 90

voice was cold and devoid of any affection

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

moments ago vanished, replaced

tenderness in his eyes, only the stern, unyielding

one to back

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