Hank and Carl quickly fled from Orrin’s house.


    Just then, the maid rushed in and eximed, “Sir, the bodyguards in our family have all been injured. Look…”


    Without hesitation, Orrin waved his hand and instructed, “Quickly call 120 and have them sent to Fairview for treatment. I will cover all the costs, and each of them will receive an additional 200,000 for medical expenses. I will send my secretary to oversee the arrangements.”


    The maid nodded promptly, pulled out her mobile phone, and dialed 120.


    Meanwhile, everyone else stepped outside to assess the bodyguards’ injuries. Although they looked quite battered, thankfully, none of their injuries were life-threatening.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Despite this, the bodyguards felt deeply ashamed, unable to meet Orrin’s gaze, and muttered to themselves about their inadequacies, feeling they had let Orrin down.


    Orrin, however, remained unconcerned by their self-reproach and offered words offort: “Today’s events were unforeseen. The other side was well-prepared and outmatched you. It’s understandable.”


    He added, “Don’t dwell on it too much right now. Focus on getting to the hospital for treatment and recovery!”


    Before long, the ambnce arrived to take the bodyguards away, and Orrin ensured that his secretary was dispatched to the hospital to handle all necessary arrangements.


    Once everything was set, he finally felt a sense of relief.


    Back at the restaurant, a family of three returned with Charlie. Holding Charlie’s hand, Orrin’s voice trembled as he said, “Charlie, today… I can’t thank you enough!”


    Angie and Stefanie, standing nearby, nodded in agreement, their expressions filled with gratitude.


    Angie said, “Charlie, without you, I honestly don’t know how Uncle Orrin and I would have navigated this situation…”


    Stefanie, tears streaming down her face, added, “Charlie, I can’t thank you enough for today…”


    As she spoke, memories of her parents’ recent troubles flooded her mind, and she was overwhelmed with emotion.


    Charlie quickly reassured her, “Uncle Orrin, Angie, and Daisy, you are all my family. There’s no need to talk about kindness.”


    With red-rimmed eyes, Orrin asked, “Charlie, how do you possess such remarkable strength? Even against those opponents, you were incredibly powerful. What have you been through over the years to be so resilient?”<fnedc8> ??? ????? ???????s ??? ?????s??? ?? </fnedc8>


    Charlie replied earnestly, “Uncle Orrin, although I’ve faced hardships over the years, I’ve also had some unique opportunities that most people don’t encounter, which have helped me develop certain skills.”


    Orrin sped Charlie’s hand tightly and said sincerely, “Charlie, if anything happens to me, I want you to know that you, Angie, Daisy, and their mothers will all be relying on you. Otherwise, I won’t be able to leave this world in peace.”


    Angie, wiping her tears, insisted, “Husband, don’t speak like that! We’ll be fine. If the worstes to pass, our family will donate all our assets! My daughter is a big star now; we won’t have any worries about supporting our mothers and daughters. We’ll ensure they have everything they need!”


    Orrin sighed softly, nodding in agreement: “Once I’m gone, everything will be in your wife’s hands. My only wish is for her to live a long, happy life.”


    Stefanie cried out, “Dad, please don’t say that! You need to focus on getting better and cooperate with the treatment. Miracles can happen! Don’t give up hope!”


    Orrin offered a sad smile: “My dear, I’ve been through so much in life. I’ve weathered many storms and learned to see through the chaos. As for my illness, it’s simply a matter of whether I will pass in the first half of the year or the second.”


    Since it was now the twelfth month of the lunar calendar and the beginning of the new year in the sr calendar, Orrin felt deep in his heart that he wouldn’t make it through this year.


    As these words left his lips, both Angie and Stefanie broke down in tears, their beauty only heightened by their sorrow, making it all the more heart-wrenching to witness.


    Especially Stefanie—Charlie hadn’t interacted with her much, but he sensed her strong, proud demeanor. Now, as she wept, she seemed like a fragile girl next door, evoking a deep sense of empathy and concern.<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>