CHAPTER 168 PITIFUL

Maria's face softened as she gazed at Yuna, her eyes filling with warmth. She gently lifted the baby from Vandul's arms, cradling her close to her chest. "Don't worry, little one," she cooed. "Maria will take good care of you. You're safe now." As she turned to leave, Vandul's eyes followed her, his expression unreadable. Mrs. Kim's gaze never left Yuna, her eyes gleaming with a possessive intensity. "Yes, Maria," she said, her voice low and husky. "Take good care of her. She's all that matters now." The tension in the room was palpable, the air thick with the weight of secrets and lies. But in Maria's arms, Yuna seemed oblivious to it all, her tiny hands waving in the air as she gurgled contentedly. For now, at least, she was safe, wrapped in the warmth of Maria's embrace. Madison's eyes scanned the opulent decor of the mansion, her expression a mix of unease and defiance. She knew she was walking into a trap, but she had no choice. Mrs. Kim's goons had dragged her here, and she wa