qDanrique's words were mean, and his tone was filled with disappointment, but Francesca could see the worry in his eyes. It melted her heart instantly.

She couldn't hold herself together any longer, so she nestled her head on his chest weakly.

“Everything is okay now. I'm here.”

Danrique's heart softened. He couldn't bring himself to reprimand her anymore, so all he did was stroke her head gently.

It was as though he was telling her that he could and would hold the weight of the entire world up to keep her safe.

Francesca immediately showed her vulnerable side. The strong front she had been putting up fell apart at that exact moment.

That was when she suddenly thought of something important. “Those bombs, and Anthony, and the kids...”

“Don't worry. I will make sure everything is okay,” promised Danrique as he marched away with Francesca in his arms. He didn't even turn back when he instructed, “Get everything settled. I want everyone, except Chrono, to be fine.”

“Understood.”

Anthony and the other injured employees were sent to the hospital in time.

Gordon was a bomb disposal expert, so all the hidden bombs in the orphanage were removed quickly.

cops to deal with the aftermath. Everyone got busy, and in a

day, and it lasted until the

up from her nightmare. When she opened her eyes and saw Danrique's tender smile, she asked, “How

get mad. Instead, he gave her an honest answer. “A few kids were hurt, but it was nothing serious. That other

his organ might've been hit. I

stop her from doing so. “You're severely wounded and are in no shape to heal anyone. I've already told Sean to

won't be able to make it in time,” replied Francesca. She was worried sick and panicking. “His condition is critical, and his life will be threatened if we drag this

to get out of bed, but the wound on her

and stared at her emotionlessly without uttering

on the bed and tried to get up once more. Unfortunately, she fell again as soon as she got back on her

he really that

to me. In a way, he is like my family, and he only got hurt because of me. That is why I

didn't say anything else. He simply got up, picked her up, and plopped her down

“Mr. Lindberg!”

subordinates hurried

to come to meet us right

went away to carry out

medical superintendent and the doctors were already

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