Darcie looked away and asked, “Is there power downstairs?” Someone replied, “Yes, it seems only our floor is affected.” Darcie glanced at the surveillance camera above and said calmly, “ Call someone to check it out.

Everyone else, go back to your workstations.” She then looked at Jaylene.

“You should go too.

Don’t forget to review the materials I gave you.

I’ll be testing you.” Jaylene pouted and said softly, “I know, Mom.” After everyone left, Darcie glanced around and pursed her lips before heading to the stairwell.

The stairwell had no windows, and there was a faint smell of smoke.

The sensor light didn’t turn on, leaving the area dimly lit.

As soon as Darcie entered, she saw someone standing against the wall on the stairs, holding a cigarette.

She closed the stairwell door and hissed, “This is the company.

Are you out of your mind?” “Tf I didn’t, the cameras would have caught me.

How would you explain that?” The man’s voice was deep and raspy, tinged with sarcasm.

Darcie’s face darkened.

came here on your

me?”

daughter.” Darcie was

of her? Didn’t I give you photos? Do you realize your

to hear her voice,

that too much to ask?” “Yes, it is! Do you understand your current situation?” In the dim light, the

for you and our child, do you think I'd be in this situation? Have I ever complained? I’ve sacrificed everything, and now I just want

that too much to ask?” Darcie’s expression wavered, and as she looked at the man’s

not what

years of planning

know you love

it whenever you see

and say something that would reveal the truth to her.” Seeing the man remain silent,

Jaylene is like you when you were young,

been raised by Wenham, believing he’s

father is someone who came back from the dead, she won’t be able to

“You never intended for her to know me, did you?” Darcie pressed her

money you exchanged your life for was only enough for me

nutrition, and

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