While he was lost in thought, the screen outside the prison changed again.
...
This time it was a dark hallway, where a little girl, looking to be around three or four years old, sat on a bench, holding a faded teddy bear.
The toy seemed old but was cleaned thoroughly.
The little girl bowed her head low, sitting obediently, her little face full of confusion and fear.
Nearby, not far from her, there was a room with a half-closed door, revealing an office inside.
"According to regulations, only children whose parents both have special difficulties or for health reasons can be sent to our orphanage, and it must be done by both parents together, Lady Zhao, your situation clearly does not comply…"
"Director… Director, please hear me out." The woman's voice seemed anxious and uneasy, she pleaded desperately, "She can't stay with me, she will die, she definitely will die…"
"This…"
"Please, she's very well-behaved, she won't cause you any trouble."
