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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 with

little girl she had been halfheartedly entertaining and completely ignored

fall into 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 quickly, positioning himself between Aria

guard, collided with Panther

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

and then, in a flash of anger, she

catching her

but without malice, his expression calm and

a wolf of few words, just as his name

to Leo was unwavering, and while he rarely spoke, his presence

of silent strength, always ready to protect

at him, her

"Let go of me!"

trying to

still, his gaze shifting to

a slight nod did Panther release her wrist.

Chapter 90

was cold and devoid of

redde't be bothered to deal with her anties any longer. "It was my wife who came

just moments ago vanished, replaced by the

eyes, only the stern,

one

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