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

fetched the sleeping pill and a cup of warm water. Leaving his phone in

waited outside, pondering for a moment before

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

carried the weight of years. “Ms. Brielle, hello. I’m the new director of Sunflower Children’s Home. Today, a

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

“Ms. Brielle?”

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

he said you’re the only one he

the next turn, heading toward the new location of Sunflower

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Chapter 555

Home.

at this moment. However, the timing of it all seemed

had 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. A mix of

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

doorway, showing utmost respect. “These are the two kids who are getting

faces despite the change of address. The children

it’s been so long

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