Salute To The General

Chapter 1580

Dorthea's wrinkled face shone in delight as she tucked her hair behind her ear. “When I was thirty, my family died in a car accident, leaving me alone. I tried to commit suicide a few times until I took in a child with special needs left on the streets. I brought him up until he got a job and lived a normal life in society.”

She lamented. “I was so thrilled for him. Through this experience, I found my purpose in life. Later, I took in more children, and the government allowed me to build this orphanage. It's a hard task, but I enjoy it."

Penny praised her. “Ms. Molven, someone ordinary like you can also create miracles. You have my utmost respect.”

Dorthea blushed in embarrassment. She hurriedly offered, “Come in, please. The kids and

I will bring you around to visit their quarters, canteen, classrooms and other places so you get to know us better.”

“Sounds good,” Penny said.

Back then, the orphanage used to be an old church. There was a huge yard and an old church building.

The European-style church building had seven levels. It was built of wood.

This was the very place that housed all the kids.

The kitchen and storeroom were on the first floor. Going up to the second floor, the canteen came into sight. The third floor was where the children study and read. Dorthea's office was on the fourth floor, along with some storage rooms.

encompassed the

of Dorthea and the orphans, Penny and her company walked around from the kitchen

Dorthea. “Ms. Molven, this building is

no escape route here. If there's a fire, it

awkwardly. “But we don't have money to

senior management of Cross Group. “We'll donate another ten million to the orphanage in Cross Group's name so they can build

Kylie and

was wild with joy and thanked Penny profusely while the kids cheered in

Smith, we've given the children fire safety lessons. Also, we carried out fire drills

finish, everyone sensed a faint burnt smell in the

is that? Is there

at once, a commotion

soon realized the kitchen

was on fire.

swiftly spread to the second floor. As they were on the seventh floor, it took them a while to realize a fire had broken

drained from Penny's

fears had

was on fire while everyone and the kids were trapped