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

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

for a moment before deciding to call

traffic, her car crawled to a halt at a red light when her phone rang, flashing an unfamiliar number.

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 could

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

“Ms. Brielle?”

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

he said you’re the only

turn, heading toward the

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Chapter 555

Home.

there for the children at this moment. However, the timing of it all seemed too coincidental, as

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

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

her at the doorway, showing utmost respect. “These are the

a few familiar faces despite the change of address. The children saw her and cheerfully called out,

long since you visited.”

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