My Repentant Brothers by Grace Edith

Chapter 328

Madeline was unsure if the trending topic was orchestrated by the show or Lucas's company. It wasn't her doing, and she had no intention of being linked with Lucas

Gavin emerged from his room. "Maddie, how come you didn't tell me about your old family bothering you on that show? I promise I can make him regret hovering around like a pesky fly"

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A fly! Madeline thought Gavin's description was spot-on. Lucas could be truly annoying, always talking and showing unexpectedly. Still dealing with him was unnecessary.

"You should focus on healing instead of roaming around, Madeline said, putting the remote down. "Besides, you haven't explained what exactly happened with your injury." Gavin hesitated. "Well, my team got attacked, and

A lot of people died. Although I managed to stop the attackers, most of our staff were gone-and worse, my core research got destroyed. My team triggered a self-destruct to prevent data leaks, so everything's wiped out." "But... Madeline's concern was evident. She wondered, Was all of Gavin's hard work gone!"

my

mind

"It's okay. Gavin sighed. "Even though the physical data is gone, it's all in here," he pointed to his head. "Unless I lose too. It's just a matter of time to restore it. This lab was something I set up three years ago. It turns out offshore facilities are much safer. The lead couple there didn't make it-I only managed to save their child, and she is in the hospital now." Madeline felt a pang of compassion. Even though Gavin didn't share all the details, she could imagine how horrific the situation must have been. "So, how's the baby doing?" "She's okay," Gavin replied. "She's so young, just over two months old. She was hidden in a cabinet and got slightly injured. At least in the hospital, there's care and food. If I brought her back with me, I wouldn't be able to look after her. Sending her overseas is tricky too: no one can care for such a tiny baby there."

Gavin frowned, deep in thought. "I'm considering taking her to an orphanage. She's so young that she would likely be adopted quickly. But then, losing track of her like that feels wrong, especially after knowing how much her parents loved her. Who knows if an adoptive family would treat her well?"

mention that he'd seen how lovingly the couple doted on their child, making

moment. "Were you close

not come back. with me, they might have been safe. Gavin admitted, guilt evident

the resources to hire a nanny," Madeline suggested as she turned off the TV. "But it's just a

with your means. But you

free tomorrow morning? Want to come see

agreed readily. The poor little one had been injured at just two months old-her heart went out to her. Madeline went

when she saw Gavin. The baby's doing well and is ready

the nurse to see the baby. She was an adorable little girl, all soft and chubby. Madeline could tell she was her parents' cherished treasure. Her big eyes sparkled

reached out as they approached, offering a sweet

the baby to her. "I'll handle the discharge paperwork and check with the doctor

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and tugged softly on Madeline's

was I when separated from my parents? Maybe even younger Moved. Madeline cuddled the child, rubbing their cheeks together. "It's okay now. The hospital isn't like

Madeline's words, she liked being held comfortably and was

nurse asked with a hint of concern, "You're just taking the baby home like this? Where's her blanket? You

"Uh... I forgot.

way too carefree! said