“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.

did wrong?” Zuko’s voice was low

The kids remained silent.

on others is wrong. You’re still kids. Did someone ask you to do

Desiree exclaimed, “There must be someone behind

a loss. “Mr. Hamerton,

Ms. Harper says

said than done.” Jill chuckled wryly. “How do I

“Ask the children.”

and said hatefully, “We not only need to find out but also teach them a lesson! How can

still children. Do you really

Jill pulled the kids behind her, lowering her voice. “Maybe

Desiree barked, “They did it on purpose! Jill, if you don’t get to the

want…” Jill mumbled, “We don’t get a single penny from the fund anyway. Do you

“Say that again!?”

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