"Alright," Zachary agreed.

Aveline didn't waste a second. She set off immediately.

The night was thick and dark as she drove away from Maple Garden. The bodyguards who had been discreetly watching over her quickly relayed the news to Lucas.

Sitting in his study, Lucas listened to the report, his expression momentarily still.

"Send more men to follow her," he ordered.

The bodyguard responded, "Yes, Mr. Tudor. And what about you?"

A faint smile tugged at the corners of Lucas' lips. "I'll be attending the court session, of course."

The bodyguard was speechless.

What a strategist.

to Arthur Town took nearly seven hours. Aveline had driven through the night, barely getting a wink of sleep. By the time she reached the orphanage, dawn had broken. She knocked on the door, and a moment later, Zachary appeared, concern etched across his face.

there was no time to waste. She needed to

she?" Aveline

her in a storage room; so far, no one has

he led Aveline toward

a fit of coughing came from within. The room was cluttered

eyes squinted as they

you!" she exclaimed, her

it was Aveline, she grew more agitated. "You've

changed a great deal. She looked gaunt, her wrinkles more pronounced a clear sign that she hadn't been faring well. "Who took you from the police station?"

bit in the police station, but then she was taken away

Who had done it?

they taken

were they

heard the question, her eyes darted around, and she coughed twice more. "If you want to know, you'll have

know. Who did you cross? Someone came looking for you, and I had to keep them

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