“Have those kids been caught?” Zuko asked.

Jill hesitated briefly, then smiled fawningly and nodded. “Yes, they’ve all been caught, not one missing. They’re outside.”

“Let them come in,” Zuko said.

“Okay.” Jill gestured outside, and the kids were brought in.

When Desiree saw them, her eyes glinted viciously. She was about to raise her hand to hit them but noticed Zuko nearby. She held back her impulse and retracted her hand.

Zuko noticed her subtle move.

He then looked at the kids. They appeared around 12 or 13 years old but seemed younger, closer to 8 or 9 years old, due to malnutrition. Their sharp and fierce gazes stunned Zuko.

Children who grew up in a warm and loving environment would never have such a look.

Zuko approached them slowly. The kids eyed him cautiously and stepped back.

you know what you did wrong?”

The kids remained silent.

others is wrong. You’re still kids. Did

“There must be someone behind this. We need to find out

at a loss.

chuckled. “Do what Ms. Harper says and find out who’s

Jill chuckled wryly. “How do I do

“Ask the children.”

out but also teach them a lesson!

you… Aren’t you going too far?” Jill hesitated. “They’re still children. Do you really want to use corporal punishment on these kids in my

may not necessarily be targeting you with the dirty water.” Jill pulled the kids behind her, lowering her voice. “Maybe they were just playing around and accidentally

on purpose! Jill, if you don’t

the fund anyway. Do you expect the welfare institution to worship this fund

“Say that again!?”

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