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.

to deal with the aftermath. Everyone

and

eyes and saw Danrique's tender smile, she

her an honest answer. “A few kids were hurt, but it was nothing

think his organ might've been hit. I

to stop her from doing so. “You're severely wounded and are in

it in time,” replied Francesca. She was worried sick and

to get out of bed, but the wound on her leg

sat there and stared at her emotionlessly without

more. Unfortunately, she fell again as

really that important?” demanded

of utmost importance to me. In a way, he is like my family, and he only got hurt because

say anything else. He simply got up, picked her up, and plopped her

“Mr. Lindberg!”

subordinates hurried to them right

come to meet us right now. We'll discuss the plan to save Anthony,”

replied Sean before he went away

Francesca to the ICU. The medical superintendent and the doctors were already waiting for her there. They were quick to explain the situation to

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