"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.

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

felt terrible, but there was no

is she?" Aveline

her in a storage room; so far, no one

he led Aveline toward

fit of coughing came from within. The room was cluttered

eyes squinted as they

you!" she exclaimed, her voice

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

furrowed. Since their last encounter, Hilda had changed a great deal. She looked gaunt, her wrinkles more pronounced

Aveline had intended for Hilda to suffer a bit in the police station,

Who had done it?

had they taken

were they

twice more. "If you want to know, you'll have to agree to do something for me

did you cross? Someone came looking for you,

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