"It's fine," Aveline said. "I can reschedule the court hearing when I get back."

Zachary gave her a complicated look. There wasn't much else they could do at this point.

"I want to go out for a walk," Aveline continued. "Is there anything you need? I could pick it up for you."

Zachary shook his head with a smile. "No, nothing for me. Just come back soon."

"Alright." Aveline nodded.

After leaving the orphanage, she got into her car and drove towards the town center. By the time she arrived, night had fallen. She parked by the roadside and began walking along the bustling streets.

It was dinner time, and the streets were crowded with people out for a meal or a stroll. The air was filled with the enticing aroma of food, and Aveline glanced around, taking in the scene.

In the few months since she'd last visited, Arthur Town had changed quite a bit. Everywhere she looked, there was new development and construction. She believed it wouldn't be long before this place became as prosperous as Cloudflare City. Just then, her phone rang. She glanced at the screen-it was a call from the hospital attendant.

"Hello?"

"Aveline?" Annie's voice came through. "Why didn't you come today?"

Aveline replied, "Something came up unexpectedly on my end, so I couldn't make it. How are you feeling today?"

seemed relieved.

need anything, just let Mrs.

caregiver looking

know. When are you coming

at the sky. "I'm not sure of the exact time, but I'll return as soon as I

won't bother

sensed that Annie relied on her deeply, as if

damage caused by a broken family? Annie's parents were negligent... and what about her own parents? Had the girl who took her place grown

en

wealthy, so they couldn't have lacked for anything. As the thought sank in, Aveline's gaze turned icy. She had parents

had stolen them from

the matter because she didn't know the

she had to find out exactly what

suddenly appeared in front

she tried to walk

have slept well... I'm even hallucinating

her wrist, the warmth of his touch spreading

not a hallucination. I came

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