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The staff of the orphanage were left standing there, exchanging helpless glances, their disappointment impossible to conceal.Ms. Montgomery turned to Director Grant and ventured, “Should we speak to Miss Tabitha Grant? She would never want that money to go unused for the children.”“And Mr. Doyle came with her—he donated ten million dollars without hesitation. He clearly has the means. Perhaps we could ask? They might be able to help…”Director Grant shook her head. Her expression gradually hardened with resolve.“They have already done more than enough by donating the money. If we fail to safeguard it, that is our responsibility.”“I refuse to trouble Miss Tabitha Grant again. We will reclaim that money ourselves.”The others nodded in agreement.By every measure—moral and practical—it was their duty to recover what had been taken.“But Director Grant, how are we supposed to get it back?”She paused briefly in thought, then lifted her gaze.“Ms. Montgomery, prepare several banners.
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Moments later, Director Grant was wheeled forward as well. Everyone present knew that Director Evans was no benevolent official; whenever donations arrived, he was never far behind.Sure enough, after only a few perfunctory remarks, he cut straight to the point.“Well now,” he began smoothly, “this is a welfare institution, correct? Welfare must benefit the public as a whole. I hear you received donations today. What’s the total amount?”Director Grant’s expression stiffened. The intent in Benson Evans’s eyes was unmistakable.She hesitated before answering.His face darkened at once, displeased by her pause.“Director Grant,” he said, adopting an officious tone, “as head of the city’s charitable oversight department, it is my duty to show concern for institutions like yours. You understand that, don’t you?”“Now then, we must maintain proper records for every welfare home, including all received donations. That is part of our responsibility. All charitable organizations are required
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Octavia sprang to her feet, placing a hand on Freya’s shoulder, righteous fury blazing across her face.“Sister Freya, I’ll help you kill—”The word was swallowed under Adrian’s warning glance. Octavia hastily corrected herself. “—teach him a brutal lesson!”A killer’s instincts were not so easily erased. Adrian did not expect Octavia to shed her past overnight.Still, had she finished that sentence, she would certainly have frightened Daisy and Freya.As it was, Adrian’s timely interruption kept either of them from overthinking her words.He gestured for Octavia to sit. “Do you want Freya marching off for revenge in this condition? Let me heal her first. Then we’ll deal with him.”Octavia paused, then nodded vigorously. “You’re right. Adrian, treat Sister Freya first. That scumbag—I won’t let him off!”Daisy and Octavia stepped aside to give him space. Adrian pressed lightly against several misaligned joints along Freya’s body. A few crisp cracks echoed in the small room before he pl
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Daisy pushed Adrian aside and ran her fingers over the scrawled words on the door.“How could this have happened?”The three exchanged glances, their expressions heavy with silence.Daisy raised her hand and knocked. “Freya? Are you home, Freya?”The pounding echoed hollowly, but no one answered.Her anxiety deepened.Adrian called out as well, his voice infused with just enough force to carry inward without disturbing the neighbors. “Freya, Miss Daisy and Octavia are here to see you!”At last, a faint rustling came from within. A moment later, there was a soft click, and the door creaked open.Freya stood before them, her face as pale as paper, bruises darkening her cheek and the corner of her mouth.The room behind her was unlit, steeped in shadow, and faintly tinged with an unpleasant odor.Adrian recognized it instantly—the metallic scent of blood.“Miss Daisy, I’m sorry… I was just sleeping.”He stepped past her, found the switch, and turned on the light.The scene that emerged m
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Tabitha agreed at once. It was only after the car had pulled away that they realized the entire orphanage staff had come out to see them off.In the rearview mirror, the crowd grew smaller and smaller.Tabitha sniffed quietly, forcing back the tears welling in her eyes.Adrian glanced at her. Girls, he thought, were always more susceptible to the ache of parting; women were creatures of feeling, after all.“We may be back again before long. Don’t cry.”“Who’s crying? Don’t talk nonsense,” she shot back at once.Yet her voice still trembled faintly.Adrian immediately rubbed at his own eyes. “Fine. I’m the one crying.”That earned him a reluctant laugh, and after a while her mood finally steadied.“Adrian, thank you for coming with me today.”In truth, he felt the trip had been necessary. Had he not come, Tabitha might very well have been hurt by the staff brought by Peach Blossom.And if Tabitha had been hurt, Daisy would certainly have been upset.By that logic, he had merely solved
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They laid Director Grant flat upon the bed. Seeing her ashen complexion and bloodless lips, Adrian had already formed a preliminary judgment.Her condition, he feared, was far worse than he had anticipated.Tabitha Grant looked at him anxiously. “Adrian, are you confident about Director Grant’s illness?”Adrian pressed his lips together. “I’ll need to examine her pulse before I can reach a conclusion.”He stepped to the bedside, gently drew out Director Grant’s arm, and placed his fingers upon her wrist.Moments later, his expression turned grave. At the sight of it, Tabitha and Mr. Montgomery felt their hearts sink.“Well?”Adrian let out a quiet sigh. Director Grant was not suffering from one terminal illness, but two distinct and life-threatening conditions.Beyond that, years of relentless toil had left her burdened with countless chronic ailments.That she had endured this long was a testament to the sheer resilience of her spirit.“Adrian… she…”He looked at Tabitha, only then r
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