Chapter 23: Visiting Orphanage (EDITED)
Asher walked around the area, holding Nadia's waist, all the while being observed by many people.
Soon, he arrived at the market area, and many shops of different varieties lined up along the road as he strolled, looking around.
She was surprised to see him shopping, as he bought so many daily necessities and lots of toys and dolls.
However, he still had yet to tell her their destination, so she followed him, making no sound.
After buying numerous things, he stopped and asked, "Nadia, bring the car here."
Nadia complied with his instruction and brought the black sports car nearby, and they loaded their purchases inside the car trunk.
Right after that, the black sports car cruised through the streets of Capital City as Asher guided her to their next destination.
Asher then directed her towards the outside of the city, and soon they arrived at a large but very well-maintained manor, with the surrounding area being filled with a small playground and a few trees.
After she parked the black sports car outside the gate and both of them got out of the car, he told her, "Nadia, let's go inside."
"Young Master, why are we here?" She questioned him because she was just curious to understand the purpose of his behavior.
He replied, "Nadia, we are here to visit this orphanage."
When she saw the small nameplate before the manor's gate, she raised her eyebrows. "Why an orphanage?"
Asher smiled in a cold manner, seeing her reaction. "Let's go in now, and you will find out later."
She looked surprised at hearing his response but didn't ask any further.
Soon, he led her inside the orphanage, as they were being stared at by many orphans who were curious about their arrival.
Upon entering the manor, Asher started observing the surrounding area and began feeling nostalgic since he grew up in this orphanage in his previous life. In his eyes, the orphanage was his other home, and every kid in the orphanage was his family.
Soon, he walked towards the small desk just after entering the manor, and Nadia followed him from behind.
Arriving at the desk, they noticed a middle-aged woman sitting on a chair and working on documents.
The middle-aged woman looked up from her documents and asked in surprise, "Hello, do you have any business here?"
Hearing that, Nadia introduced him to the middle-aged woman and said without wasting even a second, "Hello, lady, this is Asher Blake, the Young Master of the Blake Family."
Everyone was happy to receive gifts and snacks.
As he gave the children toys, a sweet little five-year-old girl came forward, she was shy.
Asher smiled at the cute girl and soon took out the biggest teddy and gave it to her.
The little girl shied, looking at Asher smiling at her, then she received the teddy and hugged it. She was super happy to get the most significant gift.
Asher then rubbed her tiny head. "Hello, little angel. What is your name?"
The little girl giggled as Asher caressed her tiny head. She answered in a soft tone, "My name is Lily."
Asher smiled at the little girl. "Lily, what a cute name you have."
The little girl laughed like an adorable kid upon hearing Asher praise her.
Asher patted her tiny head. "Lily, Be a good girl, and I will for sure bring more toys for you."
"I am always a good girl, Big Brother." Lily replied in a sweet voice, then continued, "Carry me, Big Brother!" Lily stretched out both hands to Asher.
Asher smiled and held her in his arms as Lily hugged his neck and placed her head on his shoulder.
Seeing Lily acting spoiled towards Asher, Nadia smiled a little.
She found him to be cuter than usual when Nadia looked at Asher giving the largest teddy to a small girl and becoming close to her.
After distributing stuff to kids, Asher talked with a middle-aged woman named Eleanor Gracefield about donations and other stuff with Lily still in his arms when he noticed someone.
A lanky man was headed towards them, covered in sweat, and his appearance looked messy and unkempt.
Eleanor frowned, seeing the lanky man coming in a hurry.
Asher recognized the lanky man right away, and his face changed a bit. His eyes turned colder than ever as he looked at the lanky man.
Eleanor looked at Asher and introduced the lanky man to him. "Young master, this is the head caretaker, Mr. Oswald Blackthorn. He is in charge of this orphanage."
Oswald arrived in front of Asher with a fawning smile and greeted him with respect, "Young Master Asher, welcome to the orphanage."
Asher stared at Oswald with a cold gaze, remaining silent, and was unwilling to say anything.