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.

are

voice dripping with false

been halfheartedly entertaining and completely ignored me, her focus

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

guard, collided with Panther instead of the

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

embarrassment, and then, in a flash of anger, she reached

reacted swiftly, catching her wrist before

held her wrist firmly but without malice, his expression calm

of few words, just as his name

rarely spoke, his presence alone was enough to keep most

of silent strength, always ready to protect those

him, her voice dripping

"Let go of me!"

trying to yank her hand

remained still, his gaze

gave a slight nod did

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voice was cold and devoid of any affection as

be bothered to deal with her anties any

spoke, the warmth he had shown me just moments ago vanished,

his eyes, only the stern, unyielding

wasn't one to

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