However, the anger in his heart was only temporary.


    He understood that Stephen Thompson and Mrs. Lewis were acting in his best interests.


    If it weren’t for their protection, he might not have survived the past decade.


    To ensure his safety, Stephen Thompson went so far as to rece the entire staff at the Aurous Hill Welfare Institute with his own trusted subordinates, demonstrating the extent of his dedication.


    Reflecting on this, he quickly reached out to support Mrs. Lewis, expressing his gratitude: “Mrs. Lewis, there’s no need for you to apologize or to ask for punishment. You and Steward Thompson are my saviors. I owe you my thanks for risking your lives to protect me.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Mrs. Lewis hurriedly waved her hands: “Master, you’re too kind. This is simply what we are meant to do.”


    Charlie sighed, feeling a bit lost. “Mrs. Lewis, I’m feeling a little confused right now. I need to call Butler Thompson to sort through these details. Once I have everything figured out, I wille back to you.”


    Mrs. Lewis replied quickly: “Of course, young master!”


    Charlie, feeling uncertain, said in a flustered tone, “I’ll take my leave now, Mrs. Lewis.”


    Mrs. Lewis quickly offered, “Master, let me see you out!”


    Charlie shook his head: “No, I can manage on my own.”


    With that, Charlie gave a fist salute to Mrs. Lewis, bowed slightly, and exited the office.


    As he pushed the electric cart out of the orphanage, a sense of despair washed over him.


    Meanwhile, in the dean’s office on the fourth floor, a middle-aged man in his fifties peeked through a gap in the curtains and addressed the gray-haired gentleman at the desk: “Steward Thompson, the Master has left.”


    This gentleman was Stephen Thompson, the housekeeper of the Wade family.


    Upon hearing of Charlie’s departure, Stephen Thompson nodded slightly and sighed: “I had a feeling something significant was happening when the young master decided to meet with Sun’s girl. As soon as I got word, I rushed over from Eastcliff, but I was still toote…”


    The dean, confused, asked, “Steward Thompson, there’s something I don’t quite understand.”


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    The dean continued, puzzled, “Mrs. Lewis waspletely unaware of this situation. Why did you instruct her to recite those lines to mislead the young master?”


    He added, “Initially, I suggested we find a trustworthy woman from the staff to care for the young master, but you insisted on hiring someone from outside who knew nothing about him. I ended up recruiting Mrs. Lewis, the only staff member here. Why did you tell her to lie? What does she even know? No matter how much the young master questions her, he won’t get any answers and will find no clues!”


    With a mix of emotion and understanding, Stephen Thompson exined, “The reason I didn’t agree to use Wade’s servants to care for the young master was my fear that he would sense something was off during their interactions.”


    “Consider this: if someone has to take care of him for ten years, there’s always the risk that they might identally slip up and reveal who he really is. What if they say something they shouldn’t while dreaming? He was only eight years old; I couldn’t let him know that his surroundings were all orchestrated by others!”


    “That’s why I wanted someone who didn’t know him to care for him. It was essential for him to live an ordinary orphan’s life, even if it meant he didn’t receive the best food or clothing. I was deeply distressed by this, yet I couldn’t interfere; I had to allow him to be excluded, isted, and bullied by the other children…”


    As he spoke, Stephen Thompson sighed deeply. “If it weren’t for seeing how much he wanted to treat Mrs. Lewis, I wouldn’t have known how to convince the young master to ept the elder’s gift.”


    “And now?” the dean asked nervously. “The young master has learned the truth from Mrs. Lewis. He will reach out to you to uncover who was responsible for his parents’ deaths. He might even return to Eastcliff, and if anyone in the Wade family poses a threat to him, how can he defend himself?”


    Stephen Thompson replied calmly, “The young master is known in Aurous Hill as the ‘real dragon on earth.’ This title wasn’t self-proimed; it was given to him by the respected figures in Aurous Hill. This is proof that he is far from weak; he is not an ordinary person. If anyone wishes to challenge him, they will find it difficult!”


    He then added in a serious tone, “Although my health isn’t great, I can stillst a few more years. I didn’t expect the young master to return to Eastcliff so soon, especially after encountering Sun’s girl…”


    “The Sun family has been searching for him for years. Once they make contact, they will undoubtedly inform him of what transpired. At that point, he will realize there was maniption involved, and I was right in my assumptions. Instead of continuing to hide the truth from the young master, why not let him know? Besides, in this orphanage, he has always been closest to Mrs. Lewis. Her words will have a greater impact on him than mine ever could. This will encourage him to head back to Eastcliff and confront the Wade family!”


    As he spoke, Stephen Thompson’s eyes filled with tears. He trembled as he said, “In my old age, I feel ipetent for not being able to repay the blood debt of the second son. Now, I hope the young master will personally avenge his father and mother’s murder! If that happens, I can leave this world in peace.”