Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

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.

manage to stick to

his eyes. "Compared to you,

a shade of pink as he laughed

potential in you and have sent me to convince you to join us. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do

stare. "Stop wasting your time.

suitcases closer, his fingers toying with the zipper, only to

even curious?"

a bunch of

right there, muttering, "Let's see

crafted from soft yarn, complete with green oval leaves, a brown center, and

13's attention was drawn to the sunflower, his usually captivating eyes now filled with surprise and a mix of

out, a handmade

care.

hmm, it's got that quirky, lopsided charm, definitely