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, amusement flashing in her gaze, but beneath it lurked

no idea

the director wouldn’t

Securing government approval, gathering funds, rebuilding from scratch—each step was a monumental

suffocating, yet Leah spoke as if they could simply pack up and move

??? ????:

something wrong?” Leah asked

was

“Nothing at all.”

the fleeting indifference

for them to follow, and as they stepped inside,

with

Among the faded faces, one figure

a second glance. Jolene’s presence was like a blazing

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