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.

here on your

inform me?” The

wanted to see my daughter.” Darcie was furious, her

videos of her? Didn’t I give you photos? Do you realize your current situation?” “Photos and videos aren’t the same as seeing her in

to hear her voice, see her

that too much to ask?” “Yes, it is! Do you understand your current situation?” In the dim light, the man’s expression was unclear, but his body trembled

it wasn’t for you and our child, do you think I'd be in

ask?” Darcie’s expression wavered, and as she looked

not what

years of planning

know you love

eyes show it whenever

you might slip and say something that would reveal the truth to her.” Seeing the man remain silent, Darcie’s tone

like you when you were young, pure-hearted

raised by Wenham, believing he’s

finds out her real father is someone who came back from the dead,

intended for her to know me, did you?” Darcie pressed

exchanged your life for was only enough

I was pregnant, I couldn’t afford proper nutrition, and after she was

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