Chapter 555

The chill emanating from Max’s presence intensified, and the throb in his head grew more severe. He couldn’t help but wonder if it was the aftermath of that car crash Pyan had orchestrated, the one that left his brain marred with a stubborn contusion. At the moment, all he could focus on was the pain that seemed almost unbearable.

He tossed his phone aside, deciding to shut out the world and its barrage of information, craving nothing but a moment of brief respite.

“Patrick.” He called out again, and Patrick, already alert to his boss‘ sour mood, hurried through the door.

“Sir?”

“Do we have any sleeping pills? Hand me one, will you?”

Patrick hesitated, a wave of memories bringing a bad taste to his mouth. “Right away, sir. Are you in pain?”

“Yeah, the doc mentioned the clot hasn’t cleared. No clue how long it will take.”

“Do you need me to get a doctor to check on you?”

need to

warm water. Leaving his phone in the study, Max headed to the

moment before deciding to

time, Brielle had just left Stellar Stage Entertainment. Caught in the rush hour traffic, her car crawled to a halt

split second, truly not wanting to answer. After mentally bracing herself, she picked up to a woman’s voice on the other end, one that carried the weight of years. “Ms. Brielle, hello. I’m the new director of Sunflower Children’s Home. Today,

was indeed a pile of issues waiting for her. She honked the horn

“Ms. Brielle?”

I’ll be there shortly. Am I needed

you’re the only one he

next turn, heading toward the new

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Chapter 555

Home.

she felt a responsibility to be there for the children at this moment.

run out of battery and shut down, leaving her in that modern–day panic model that came with a dead cell. She hadn’t even managed to send Max a soothing text.

she tried to compose herself, and it wasn’t until she was greeted by the children’s beaming faces

new director welcomed her at the doorway, showing utmost respect. “These are the two kids who are getting

change of address. The children saw her and cheerfully called

so long since you visited.”

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