Lysander's words left Thalassa's ears burning a bright shade of red. What on earth had Lysander eaten today to be in such a flirtatious mood right in the middle of the hall? It was just a cup of tea, yet he managed to make even that seem suggestive. Thalassa deliberately ignored Lysander's last remark, pushing his wheelchair as she suggested, "Let's head out."

Once in the car, Thalassa remembered to ask, "Where are we heading?"

"To the orphanage," Lysander replied.

It took a moment for Thalassa to process this. "To see Susan's child?"

"To watch a spectacle," said Lysander.

puzzled. What kind

lips, she didn't inquire further. Whatever the

where to go.

men standing in the hallway, facing the door. One was young and robust, his physique revealing his youth despite the beard. The other man had a slight stoop, either from age or injury, clearly not as vibrant as the

calm down. Put the child down, and let's talk," Joshua said to the room, his tone tinged

want two million from me, then you'll hand over the child. Otherwise, we're jumping out of this window together!" Susan's voice came from inside, fraught with

as leverage against Joshua. Last time, Susan had

willing to use her own son as a bargaining chip. The mention of two million made Joshua pause, but Reginald, far more composed, scoffed at Usan's demand: "Two million? Susan, you think you're being a bit

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