Chapter 756

"Who sent these?" No. 13 asked, eyebrows raised in surprise.

Officer Baldwin slid two hefty suitcases in front of him and suggested with a friendly nod, "Doesn't matter who sent them; the gesture's genuine, that much is clear. Why not just accept them and save face?"

No. 13, however, was unfazed. "Find out who sent them and send them back before they get too far."

"Come on, if you turn them down again, Ashley's just gonna keep trying."

"It was... Ashley?" No. 13's disbelief was evident.

He'd turned down her gifts twice already, and knowing her pride, he figured she'd never bother with him again.

Turns out, he underestimated her persistence.

A faint smile tugged at the corners of his usually cold eyes.

her. How does she manage to stick to you like glue?" he teased,

"Compared to you, she's got nothing

Baldwin coughed, cheeks turning a shade of pink as he

want to be a pest either. But orders are orders. The higher-ups see potential in you and have sent me to

"Stop wasting

out, pulling the suitcases closer, his fingers toying with the zipper, only

even curious?"

bunch of stuff I

of the suitcases right there, muttering, "Let's see what's inside. Maybe there's something that'll catch your

brown center, and golden petals. On the center sat two small figures, a

attention was drawn to the sunflower, his usually captivating eyes now filled

out, a handmade sunflower. It's not perfect, but the effort

care.

mug... hmm, it's got that quirky, lopsided charm, definitely someone's DIY project. The craftsmanship

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