Chapter 370

The leaves on the apricot tree had all turned yellow. Some older men and women picked up the apricots that had fallen to the ground in bags. "Mr. Quill, unless what?" the assistant asked. Oliver replied cryptically, "Apricot seeds have a trace amount of toxicity, but it doesn't affect the fruits from being considered a delicacy on the dining table. Love is the same way." The assistant was confused but intrigued. - After returning empty-handed from the hospital, Esther and the others went to Maria Church. When the church staff learned about Esther's purpose for visiting, they looked at her in surprise and explained gently, "Ms. Quill, the child you mentioned has already been adopted." Esther frowned and asked nervously, "Adopted?" "Yes," the staff said softly. "According to the information we received, she is an orphan with no parents. For someone like her, it is a blessing to have the chance to return to a normal life." "Can I go to the adoptive family and take her away now?"