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?"

on their child, making it even harder to hand her over

moment. "Were you close to

my friends-trusted companions. Another genius who returned with me from overseas. Had they not come back. with me, they might have been safe. Gavin admitted, guilt evident in

hire a nanny," Madeline suggested as she turned off the TV. "But it's just a thought. Whatever you decide, ensure it's

education with your means. But you won't be able

nodded knowingly. "Are you free tomorrow morning? Want to come see

just two months old-her heart went

saw Gavin. The baby's doing well

soft and

they approached, offering a sweet smile. Madeline's heart melted. "Can

course." Gavin gently handed the baby to her. "I'll handle the discharge paperwork and

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babbled and tugged softly on Madeline's hair, giggling

escaped danger Madeline wondered, "How old was I when separated from my parents? Maybe

baby didn't understand Madeline's words, she liked being held comfortably and

nurse asked with a hint of concern, "You're just taking the baby home like this? Where's her blanket? You left nothing behind when hospitalized: you can't just leave things

replied sheepishly. "Uh... I forgot. I'm

too carefree! said