Chapter 98 Uncovering the Truth

Chloe gently soothed Maisie in her arms until the terror slowly faded from her face. Before long, the latter drifted into a peaceful sleep. Chloe carefully laid her back on the hospital bed and pulled the blanket snug around her. "Thank you so much," the orphanage director said with heartfelt gratitude. He wasn't only thanking her for soothing Maisie but also for saving her life. Chloe shook her head lightly. "There's no need to thank me. It's simply my duty." Though she had left the military, the vows she once made were promises she intended to keep for the rest of her life. "If Maisie has any other issues, please don't hesitate to reach out," Chloe added, handing over her contact information before leaving the room. The moment Chloe stepped outside, she found Curtis waiting by the door. She wondered what he was doing there. She tried to walk past him, but he blocked her way. "Why did you say those words to that child?" Chloe's brow tightened. "What things?" "You told her y