Chapter 491:

“Is this area set for demolition?” she asked, her voice low.

The director exhaled slowly, a flicker of concern darkening her features.

“Yes. We were granted decades of usage rights, but now the developers are claiming we’re in violation of building codes. They’re pushing for demolition. If they succeed… what will happen to these children?”

Corrine followed the woman’s gaze toward one of the orphanage windows. A small child peered out, wide-eyed with curiosity and the wary hesitation of someone unused to strangers. The silent question in those eyes struck deeper than words ever could.

Then, Leah’s voice sliced through the moment.

“How hard can it be? If this place can’t be saved, you can always find another location.”

Silence fell like a heavy weight. The group stilled, their eyes snapping toward her.

Leah’s stomach twisted. Had she said something wrong?

her gaze, but

no idea how foolish she

simple, the director wouldn’t be

was only the first hurdle. Securing government approval, gathering funds, rebuilding from scratch—each

obstacles was suffocating, yet Leah spoke as

???

Archer, did I say something wrong?” Leah asked cautiously, searching for

was faint,

“Nothing at all.”

exhaled in relief, missing the fleeting

to follow, and as they stepped

with photographs, and Corrine’s

Among the

was like a blazing star in a dull constellation, impossible

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