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Chapter 578 A Promise of Promotion

Chapter 578 A Promise of Promotion

The rain had stopped by morning.

Sunlight, warm and golden, filtered through the glass doors of the bank's self-service area.

Joanna slowly woke, blinking against the light.

She saw her mother's gentle smile and felt the haze of sleep lift from her mind.

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A rich, tempting scent of bread filled the air. Her stomach, empty from the night before, growled in protest.

Joanna hadn't eaten since the previous day.

The hunger was sharp, reminding her how long it had been since her last meal.

"Mom! You're up already?" she murmured, still half asleep.

Marge stood before her, a bag of bread and milk in her hands.

"Mom, how did you get the money for this?"

Marge grinned. "I had a little bit saved. When I saw you sleeping, I went across to buy breakfast. Hurry, eat before it gets cold."

Joanna tore the bread in half. "We'll share it."

Marge shook her head. I've already had some."

"Come on, Mom, we'll split it Otherwise, I won't eat

Marge sighed but took the other half, and they ate together, sharing a small moment of joy.

The sunlight touched their faces, making their smiles shine even brighter.

Joanna finished the last sip of milk and noticed something on the floor near Marge.

A blood donation card.

heart sank. "Mom, did you donate

down, realizing the card had

some for breakfast seemed like

You're already so weak. That's like

voice full of warmth. "It's fine, Joanna. Life is tough, but we'll get through it. One step at a

a

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off. "No, you won't. Your body

I

speak with my advisor. Maybe can find a job

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stopped. She knew Joanna wouldn't back down. After a long pause, she sighed and nodded.

area. They stepped into the cool morning

strolled through the

hurried over

from the

his tone cold. "Good. What about

hesitated before answering. "Marge donated blood this morning, got some breakfast in return. Then she went to

Region will begin the military martial tournament. There will likely be activity

Soul Special Forces, Gavin Brooks, was recalled

Elliott's brow furrowed. What's he doing there? Is Zayn trying

there been any

their home. They've hired forensic experts from Brighton,

Fioris. No news from Southmere Residence

Drogo's funeral, though, the

calmer

the Fioris now, and he'll refuse anyone from their family who wants to

on the

"Make sure the Leif women and Marrisa are safe. If

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sat back in the large

from him, a man in his forties, dressed in

With our current strength, Dragon Soul is secure. But you called me here in haste. Is there something urgent?" Zayn kept his eyes closed, the chair rocking beneath him. His voice, when it came,

Brooks," Zayn said slowly, "you've been stuck in that

continued, "At your age, do you really

spent years hiding away, resting. Do you think that will get

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