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.

to stick

to you,

coughed, cheeks turning a shade of pink

But orders are orders. The higher-ups see potential in you and have sent me to convince you to join us.

"Stop wasting

his fingers toying with the zipper,

curious?" Officer

bunch

unzipped one of the suitcases right there, muttering, "Let's see what's

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

now filled with surprise and

out, a handmade sunflower. It's not perfect, but the effort and time put into it show

care.

that quirky, lopsided charm, definitely someone's DIY

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