Chapter 109. A New Plan Begins to Sprout

Despite Emma’s mind being filled with countless questions about the appearance of Anna and Panny, she knew there was nothing she could do at the moment. Her curiosity and worry tightened her chest, but Emma understood that if she continued to dwell on her suspicions, it would only make things worse. She had to stay calm, at least until she had enough information to act. Emma’s eyes kept glancing toward the row of buildings where she had seen Anna, but in the end, she had to remind herself that now was not the time to rush in without a plan.

“Let’s go home,” she said to Jackson, trying to keep her voice steady, though inside, she was still filled with confusion. Jackson, ever perceptive, simply nodded, not pressing her for more explanation. He understood that Emma needed time to organize her thoughts, and sometimes silence was the best way to support her.

Emma and Jackson concluded their visit to the orphanage with gentle farewells to the caregivers and the children. The