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?”

to rest

of warm water. Leaving his phone in the study, Max headed to the master bedroom and

outside, pondering for a moment before deciding to call

in the rush hour traffic, her car crawled to a halt at

that carried the weight of years. “Ms. Brielle, hello. I’m the new director of Sunflower Children’s Home. Today, a few children are set to be adopted, and the former director

of issues waiting for her. She honked the horn impatiently, her brows knitting together deeply.

“Ms. Brielle?”

“Alright, I’ll be there shortly. Am I needed to sign off in

said you’re the only

Brielle took the next turn, heading toward the new location of Sunflower Children’s

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Home.

responsibility to be there for the children at this moment.

came with a dead cell. She hadn’t even managed to send Max a soothing text. A mix of irritation and a strange

way to the orphanage, she tried to compose herself, and it wasn’t until she was

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

recognized a few familiar faces despite the change of address. The children saw her

long since you

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