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?”

months old. She was hidden in a cabinet and got slightly injured. At least in the hospital, there’s care and food. If I

But then, losing track of her like that feels wrong, especially after knowing how much her parents loved her. Who knows if

didn’t mention that he’d seen how lovingly the couple doted on their child, making it even harder to hand

moment. “Were

who returned with 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

suggested as she turned off the TV. “But it’s

education with your means. But you won’t be able to provide parental

knowingly. “Are you free tomorrow morning? Want to come see

agreed readily. The poor little one had been injured at just two months old–her heart went out to her. Madeline went

Gavin. The baby’s doing

see the baby. She was an adorable little girl, all soft and chubby. Madeline could tell

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

handle the discharge paperwork and check with the doctor

Chapter 31s

softly on Madeline’s hair,

just two months old, didn’t know her parents were gone or how narrowly she escaped danger Madeline wondered, “How old was

the child, rubbing their cheeks together. “It’s okay now. The hospital isn’t like home. Let’s take

words, she liked being

“You’re just taking the baby home like this? Where’s

I forgot. I’m not really experienced with

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