The Queen They Buried

Chapter 392

When Alvin left the orphanage, he was in a pretty good mood. Bowen had told Aubree to head back to Ellis Heights that evening. He wouldn’t be going back with the two of them.

As the sun began to set, Ethel, who had been lying in bed, sat up straight. Her bed faced a window that overlooked the playground where the kids loved to play.

Just a little while ago, Aubree had been out there, playing with the kids. She was almost twenty, but she still acted like a kid. Noticing a figure at the door, Ethel said, “I gave him a photo. It was taken before Aubree came to the orphanage.

“I’ll sort out the information on the people in the photo, and you can do your thing with it.”

“Thanks for your help,” Bowen replied.

“I’m not helping you. I’m helping Aubree. If what you said is true, I don’t want her life to be disrupted again. That child has already suffered enough,” Ethel said.

Bowen chuckled softly. “Don’t worry. She’s strong now. She’s capable.”

“I hope so,” Ethel replied.

at the orphanage, I’ll have someone take you to the nursing home. I’ve already arranged the best medical team for you there,” Bowen said. For once, he

he knew exactly what

there really were still truly selfless people

more words wishing her well

he got in the car, Bowen leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes. The whole thing about calling a doctor

the orphanage. Bowen thought, ‘With how sharp Alvin is, if he gets even the tiniest clue

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been feeling a bit guilty for not spending much time with Bowen lately, so she stuck around Ellis Heights with him for a few days. Just before the new semester started, Birgitte was

sent

For what, Paintings?”

gift some

painting before, and since Birgitte didn’t know much about it, she asked Aubree to help her pick something

who are you giving them to? Do they have any favorite styles?”

older couple. They’re really into

gist of what she wanted, and agreed right away. “Alright, your flight to Südlichen Strand is the

though Aubree knew a thing or two about paintings, she didn’t really know anyone in the art world. After hanging up, she thought for a moment and decided to reach out to