The Remorseful Brothers

Chapter 328

Madeline was unsure if the trending topic was orchestrated by the show or Lucas’s company. It wasn’t her doing, and she had no intention of being linked with Lucas

Gavin emerged from his room. “Maddie, how come you didn’t tell me about your old family bothering you on that show? I promise I can make him regret hovering around like a pesky fly”

e up

A fly! Madeline thought Gavin’s description was spot–on. Lucas could be truly annoying, always talking and showing unexpectedly. Still dealing with him was unnecessary.

“You should focus on healing instead of roaming around, Madeline said, putting the remote down. “Besides, you haven’t explained what exactly happened with your injury.”

Gavin hesitated. “Well, my team got attacked, and

A lot of people died. Although I managed to stop the attackers, most of our staff were gone–and worse, my core research got destroyed. My team triggered a self–destruct to prevent data leaks, so everything’s wiped out.”

“But… Madeline’s concern was evident. She wondered, Was all of Gavin’s hard work gone!”

my

mind

“It’s okay. Gavin sighed. “Even though the physical data is gone, it’s all in here,” he pointed to his head. “Unless I lose too. It’s just a matter of time to restore it. This lab was something I set up three years ago. It turns out offshore facilities are much safer. The lead couple there didn’t make it–I only managed to save their child, and she is in the hospital now.” Madeline felt a pang of compassion. Even though Gavin didn’t share all the details, she could imagine how horrific the situation must have been. “So, how’s the baby doing?”

least in the hospital, there’s care and food. If I brought her back with me, I wouldn’t be able to look after her.

likely be adopted quickly. But then, losing track of her like that feels wrong, especially after

the couple doted on their child, making it even harder

moment. “Were you close

me from overseas. Had they not come back. with me, they might have been safe. Gavin admitted, guilt evident in his

her yourself. You’ve

resources to hire a nanny,” Madeline suggested as she turned off the

you raise her, she’ll have good health and education with your means. But you won’t be

free tomorrow morning? Want to come see how she’s

two months old–her heart went out to

baby’s

little girl, all soft and

tiny hands reached out as they approached, offering a sweet smile. Madeline’s heart melted. “Can I hold

the baby to her. “I’ll handle the discharge paperwork and check with the

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tugged softly on Madeline’s hair, giggling with

or how narrowly she escaped danger Madeline wondered, “How old was I when separated from my parents? Maybe even

together. “It’s okay now. The hospital isn’t like

didn’t understand Madeline’s words, she liked

home like this? Where’s her blanket? You left nothing behind when hospitalized: you can’t just leave things like

“Uh… I forgot. I’m not really experienced