Chapter 587

There was a brief silence on the other end of the call before a quiet voice finally came through. "I'm at the orphanage." "Wait there. I'm coming now." I ended the call, and Ferlyn immediately noticed something was off. Her concerned voice followed. "Did something happen to Joanna?" She had always liked Joanna, who was polite, well-educated, and thoughtful enough to visit despite their lack of blood ties. If she could have her way, she would love for me to marry Joanna. She could tell that Joanna genuinely cared for me, and we would be happy together. I nodded anxiously, already getting to my feet and reaching for my coat. "Mom, something about her tone didn't sound right. I need to check on her. Don't wait for me. Just get some rest." "I understand. Just be careful on the road." Ferlyn clenched her hands together, her worry evident as she reminded me. I gave a brief hum of acknowledgment and rushed out the door. Joanna and I had grown up together as classmates. Her parents ha