Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 241

Chapter 241 Cissy’s Hidden Plea

Facing Finn’s chilling gaze, the orphanage director was seething inwardly but still forcing himself to appear considerate as he spoke. “Ms. Tess, this child has always had a bad reputation. at the orphanage, and she refuses to follow the rules.”

“That’s enough.”

Tess frowned with displeasure and cut him off.

Her eyes were sharp and dangerous, as if one more negative word about Cissy might prompt her to tear down the entire orphanage.

The director, Hudson Waite, shuddered at her tone, his chubby cheeks trembling.

“Here are Cissy’s living expenses for the month. I will personally deliver them or send someone with them every month from now on.”

Tess pulled out a pen from her bag and quickly wrote a check.

She capped the pen, walked over, and pressed the check into Hudson’s hand.

Upon feeling the rough texture in his grip, Hudson trembled even more.

His reaction was due to the sinister voice that had just whispered in his ear.

“I’ll send people to check regularly, and I’ll inspect personally. If Cissy’s situation remains the same as before she was sponsored, well… ”

Hudson looked up nervously, meeting a pair of threatening, cold eyes, then quickly looked down again.

His back was already drenched in cold sweat.

Her words served as a clear warning.

It seemed like she knew something.

Hudson could only force himself to nod repeatedly. “Of–of course! Cissy is so fortunate to have your sponsorship!”

Tess crouched down again and gave Cissy a few instructions, then decided not to stay any longer.

But just as she stood up, Cissy grabbed her hand.

She looked down in confusion. The little girl, who had always seemed gloomy and withdrawn, timidly grasped both of them with her hands, one holding Tess and the other holding Connor, refusing to let go.

“Will you come back?”

She bit her lip, her voice as soft as a whisper.

Tess had to crouch down again to hear her.

Tess’s gaze lightly swept over Cissy, and Connor also looked deeply at the two of them.

“Of course I will.”

Tess replied seriously, and Connor patted her head.

Cissy then forced a small smile and reached out to hug both of them.

When she let go, her cheeks were already bright red.

Tess was moved by the little girl’s shy emotions, her heart melting completely.

When she and Connor reached the orphanage gate, Cissy was still standing there watching

them.

People had sponsored her before, but once they committed to sponsoring her, they never came again, and the sponsorship barely lasted one or two months before ending.

From the corner of her eye, Cissy glanced at Hudson, then looked away coldly.

Tess also nodded in agreement.

“Take me to this research institute.”

Tess gave the driver an address.

She had originally planned to go to the studio in the morning and meet Steven in the afternoon, but she hadn’t expected Connor to arrange the orphanage visit.

Tess looked down at her watch. The time was about right for her appointment with Steven.

“Nexus Research Institute?”

Connor repeated the address Tess had mentioned, with a hint of surprise.

Tess looked at him. “You know it?”

“Of course.”

Connor nodded. “I heard this institute has been expanding in Crorus lately. It used to be a top- tier research institute overseas. But it seems they’ve run into some trouble recently.”

He looked at Tess. “But how do you know about it?”

After all, design and research were completely unrelated fields.

“If I’m not mistaken, it should be related to the trouble you mentioned.”

Tess shrugged, keeping him in suspense.

“Oh?”