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Chapter 1596 – Contrasting Reactions
*****For exactly one second, not a single child reacted. Then...“This...”More than fifty pairs of eyes flew open simultaneously. Instantly, every trace of sleep vanished so completely that it was almost frightening.Children who had looked moments away from collapsing suddenly stood straighter than soldiers answering roll call.Even the tiny boy who had been snoring while standing abruptly woke up and blinked around in confusion.It was nothing short of miraculous.Witnessing this, Xavier's eyebrows rose, Grace blinked several times, and Little Lola covered her mouth to stop herself from giggling.The transformation was so sudden it almost looked supernatural.Every child stared blankly at the elderly woman, their sleepy minds desperately trying to determine whether they had heard correctly.The elderly woman folded her arms with a playful smile, clearly enjoying every second of this dramatic reversal.The suspense stretched on for a second.Then, unable to take it anymore, one of
Chapter 1595 – The Orphanage Children
*****Before long, the front door creaked open, and in the very next moment, it was as though a dam had burst.Children streamed out one after another, filling the quiet courtyard with soft footsteps and sleepy murmurs.Some infants couldn't have been a year old, toddlers rubbing their tiny fists against heavy eyelids, children of elementary-school age stumbling forward half asleep, and teenagers quietly shepherding the younger ones so they wouldn't trip over one another.There had to be more than fifty of them.Most of the children were still rubbing their eyes, their little faces puffy with sleep.Several of them walked so sluggishly that they looked as though they might curl up on the ground and keep sleeping without the slightest complaint.One little boy had apparently decided opening his eyes was an unnecessary luxury.He continued walking with them firmly shut, placing complete faith in the older girl holding his hand.Another child yawned so dramatically that it looked as thou
Chapter 1593 – The Granny’s Argument
*****“Ma'am,” Xavier said respectfully, “would you be willing to accept this small gift from Little Lola on our behalf and help us surprise the children tomorrow morning?”This time, however, the elderly woman didn't answer immediately.Instead, she quietly studied the three of them.Her gaze settled briefly on Little Lola before moving toward the colorful bags filled with stuffed toys.She remained silent long enough that Xavier unconsciously began wondering if something was wrong.‘Does she... not want to accept them?’ The thought crossed his mind almost immediately.‘Perhaps there was some rule against accepting donations, or perhaps...’Before his thoughts could wander any further, a smile of gratitude that reached all the way to her eyes appeared on the elderly woman’s face.“Thank you, little girl.” Her affectionate gaze rested on Little Lola. “Thank you for thinking about our children.”She then turned toward Xavier and Grace.“And thank you both as well.” Her voice carried un
Chapter 1593 – Grace’s Embarrassment
*****At this moment, the famous ice queen of the business world was nowhere to be seen.Standing there was simply Grace… a compassionate woman whose heart had been thoroughly shaken tonight.“You only did what anyone responsible would have done,” she said sincerely. “If anything, we unknowingly created a situation that looked suspicious. Given everything you've experienced... your reaction was understandable.”Her words carried no trace of blame.Only understanding and respect.Beside them, Little Lola suddenly spoke in her soft, adorable voice.“Uncle, big sister, and Ma'am aren't wrong.” The little girl lowered her tiny head guiltily, nervously twisting her fingers together. “It was Little Lola's idea.”She looked genuinely remorseful.“Uncle and big sister told Little Lola everyone must already be sleeping.” She sniffled softly before continuing. “Little Lola was the one who wanted to leave the presents by the door so the brothers and sisters would wake up and be surprised tomorro
Chapter 1592 – The Granny’s Reason
*****“Do people really abandon their children this often these days?”The unexpected question startled the elderly woman so thoroughly that she looked up at Grace in surprise, momentarily forgetting her own embarrassment.The heaviness in Grace's tone made it obvious that she wasn't mocking her. She truly wanted to know.Realizing this, a faint look of appreciation first appeared on her weathered face before she slowly nodded.“Yes,” she answered quietly, though that single word carried a weight that seemed far heavier than it should have.Almost immediately, an unmistakable ache surfaced in her eyes… the kind that didn't come from a single bad memory but instead from years of watching the same tragedy unfold over and over until even tears became exhausted.“The crying of an innocent child,” she murmured, her voice lowering unconsciously, “wakes me from my sleep almost once every week.”Her fingers tightened around the wooden broom.“They cry for their parents and sob until their lit
Chapter 1591 – The Granny’s Embarrassment
*****The elderly woman’s gaze swept over Xavier and Grace from head to toe, lingering on their clean appearance and the understated yet unmistakably expensive clothes they wore.That single observation only poured more fuel onto the fire already blazing inside her.Her eyes turned crimson with indignation as she thrust the long broom toward them like a spear, looking less like an elderly caretaker and more like a veteran general preparing to charge into battle.“Why?” she demanded, nearly choking on her own outrage. “Why would rich people abandon their own child? I always thought it was only those who couldn't afford to raise a child who left them at my doorstep.”“But you people...” She pointed accusingly at the couple again, her hand trembling with anger. “You have money! You have decent clothes! You look healthy! Yet you're even worse! At least poverty has an excuse. What's yours?”Without waiting for an answer, she launched into another relentless barrage.“Do you know how many c
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