278 Everyone in the yard was stunned by King Maelstrom's unexpected act of humility before Darwin. The air crackled with tension as Diablo and the gang leader struggled to comprehend the situation. Diablo's eyes widened in disbelief as he watched his boss kneel before the orphan boy, his usual aur
279 King Maelstrom agreement with Darwin sent shockwaves through the yard, his authoritative voice echoing with a newfound resolve. "He is right," he proclaimed his tone girl and unwavering. "Anyone who dares to offend the innocent must face severe consequences. Their arms and bones must be broken.
280 At that moment, a sudden rustle nearby caught their attention, prompting them to whirl around. Emerging from the shadows was Marjorie Blackthorn, her coughs echoing in the tense atmosphere. Darwin approached her cautiously, mindful of the resentment she still harbored towards him, particularly
281 At that moment, King Maelstrom was making his way towards Darwin, intending to inform him of the successful resolution with Diablo and his men. But as he approached, he caught sight of the tense exchange between Darwin and Marjorie. Sensing something amiss, he quickened his pace, concern etched
282 They stepped out into the cool night air, the silence broken only by the distant sounds of the city. Darwin rubbed his temples, the weight of worry still evident in his furrowed brow. "I can't believe this happened," he muttered, his voice laced with frustration. "I should have noticed sooner.
283 Angela's distress was palpable as she poured her heart out to Darwin. Tears welled up in her eyes, reflecting the weight of her predicament. "No, it's... it's my mother. Geez, at first, I thought she was messing with me and I clearly told her no, but look what happened now. My mother actually b
284 He was embarrassed, but since the word had been said, he could not argue much. However, Angela stuck out her tongue at Darwin. She was clearly excited. What was she thinking? Clearly, she thought that it would be nice if Darwin was her boyfriend. She had dreamt about this for the past few m
285 The door suddenly opened. A group of four people walked in, each carrying items in their hands. "Mr. Whisltire, my sincere apologies for being late," said the older man with a nervous laugh. "Let me introduce everyone." The group was consisted of two adults, and two young adultsob. However,