Chapter: 164

“Do we truly require such an abundance of bamboo baskets for orange picking?”

Millie queried, her expression one of curiosity.

“Yes, the oranges you gather shall be purchased by Mr. Thomas himself and dispatched to the welfare home in Preagend. With more baskets, the children will receive a greater abundance of fruit. In this era, there are few individuals akin to Mr. Thomas who have constructed such a vast enterprise and still harbor concern for charitable endeavors,” the old man explained.

Quietly astounded, Millie sighed, never expecting Marcus to possess such a conscience.

“I shall take one and proceed to pick oranges now.”

the

basket?” Bruce leaned against the railing, his curiosity on

made her way toward the orchard. In due time, Millie arrived at the orchard, gently placing the bamboo basket on the ground, gazing upward, and commencing her task of plucking

one after another. But the sun grows hotter, and I hope she does not suffer from its scorching rays,” Bruce

lightly bit his lower lip, his gaze fixed on the swiftly moving figure within the grove

no bearing on me.” With those words, he tumed away from

nap in the afternoon.

attempting to rouse his

turning cold as

there was a

emitted a contemptuous snort. “She’s merely a country bumpkin. Who could

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