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?”

I need to rest

choice but to comply, Patrick fetched the sleeping pill and a cup of warm water. Leaving his

moment before deciding to call Brielle.

had just left Stellar Stage Entertainment. Caught in the rush hour traffic, her car crawled to a halt at a red light when her phone rang, flashing an unfamiliar number.

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, a few children are set to be adopted, and the former director hoped you

waiting for her. She honked the horn

“Ms. Brielle?”

to calm her nerves, she replied, “Alright, I’ll be there shortly. Am I needed to sign off

only one he

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

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Chapter 555

Home.

be there for the children at this moment. However, the timing of it all seemed too coincidental, as if the universe conspired to keep

that came with a dead cell. She hadn’t even managed

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

utmost

familiar faces despite the change of address.

long since

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