The following morning, Joana opted to accept Elijah's offer for a day off and headed to the orphanage to seek respite away from the penthouse. Still grappling with intense hurt and anger over Elijah's reluctance to acknowledge paternity to his own mother, she hoped that a change of scenery might uplift her spirits, even if just slightly.
Upon arriving at the orphanage, a sense of solace began to settle within her. "Hello?" she called out upon entering, greeted by the joyful sounds of children's laughter emanating from the recreation room. The sight and sound of their play brought a modicum of joy to her. As she approached the recreation room, her steps halted as she beheld Erwin engaging with the children, offering an art lesson and showering them with praises for their artwork. Witnessin
