Chapter 38 He was worried

"Coco, don't cry, it's alright!" Coco's soft whimpers brought Nathaniel back from his thoughts. With the complexity of the current situation—Celeste injured in her attempt to save him, and the vulnerable in the orphanage needing care—he had to set aside the unease he felt. The people sprawled on the ground finally recognized him. "Is that the big boss? Why is he here?" Was he here for that woman? Could they actually be... married?! Oh no! The attackers were now filled with utter despair. Almost in unison, they dropped to their knees. Two of them started slapping their own faces. "We're sorry, so sorry, Mr. Ford, We didn't know she was your wife—we deserve what's coming!" "We were just following orders, no harm meant! Please don't hold this against us..." Their pleas filled the air as they kneeled together, creating a somewhat eerie scene. Just as Coco had calmed down, her lip quivered and she started crying again. Celeste, though maintaining a calm facade, her words drip