Chapter 48. The Time Left

“I think you’re right, Mr. Green. Separating them from their families and taking them elsewhere is selfish. We should let them be happy in their own homes.”

Hunter gasped at that statement. When he saw Edmund’s red eyes, he finally realized the man had been crying.

“You’ve changed your mind?” Hunter asked, raising an eyebrow.

Edmund shifted his gaze toward the gibbon. His eyes looked dim.

“I don’t want anyone to suffer the same fate as this poor animal. That’s why…” he said, handing Hunter a check with five million written on it. “There’s nothing more I need to learn from this foundation. It’s clear you’re doing the right thing. I want to support you all the way.”

Hunter stared at the number, wide-eyed. Before he could speak, Edmund cut him off.

“Can you arrange transp