John has been lying in bed all night, tossing and turning. He can't sleep. For some reason, he keeps thinking back to what Anson said today. Is that woman really going to die?
He is not a stony-hearted person, but why is he unwilling to save her? Moreover, at the thought of the two of them being together, he feels an indescribable anger, which drives him crazy. He becomes very depressed and upset.
However, at this time, he smells a very strong smell of burning. What is going on? Is that crazy man really going to set fire to the orphanage?
He gets up angrily and walks out swiftly. He sees at a glance that the abandoned utility room in the courtyard is on fire.
Afterwards, he mobilizes some people to put out the fire together. Fortunately, the children are unaware of what is happening. However, the director is panting from the side and says, "Who sets fire to my courtyard?"
She is crying painfully, as if she is complaining and hinting at something.
Rory, who is still wearing pajamas, has been attracted out by this commotion. She looks around worriedly and finds that no one is injured. Only then does she let out a sigh of relief. "Thank God. Everyone is fine. It's great that everyone is safe."
"It must be that man who showed up this morning. I knew something bad would happen in this orphanage!" The director says that angrily. At the same time, she is secretly observing John's reaction. However, John does not think so.
At first, John does not feel anything wrong. However, the director's behavior is too abnormal. He thus senses that something is amiss. If that man really wants to burn the orphanage down, why does he just set fire on the courtyard instead of the living room? It is obvious that the person who sets the fire does not want to burn the whole orphanage. It is unlikely that the man who showed up today will be so cautious.
Because of these, he feels that the director is very strange.
"Since everyone is fine, let's go back to sleep." In the end, the director only says this. Then, she sees John standing at the side, looking at her with unbelieving eyes.
"John, what's wrong with you? You're not thinking about revenge, are you? Although that man has gone too far, you must not act rashly. After all, we can't afford to provoke those people."
The director is trying her best to persuade him. In fact, she is hinting that John should take revenge on him. She is misleading John about that man. What exactly is going on? They are complete strangers to each other, so why does she make such a move?
Seeing that he is still motionless, the director adds, "What are you doing standing here?"
However, when the director sees the sharp eyes of John, she becomes a little scared.
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