A three days'' medical mission?!

    Marcus creased his brows upsettingly. He did not expect to see a notice posted in front of a seemingly small community.

    Yeah, it looks like a community since there are a lot of people around. However, there are only a few small houses in the area. How many is it, only three or four? And it was actually made of bamboo. Messy looking children were running around in circles happily; some were playing with the few ?du?ts. The others were busy with their own errands.

    He was actually trying to search for a specific person, Mr. Kerie, and since it was just a small neighborhood with at least fifteen tents on the sides, Marcus finally spotted the old doctor. He was also trying to find something--- his medical tools perhaps.

    Marcus waited for a few more minutes after seeing how the old man gathered his team. He is somewhat giving them instructions.

    Gauging on the situation as well as the poster that said three days'' medical mission, Marcus seems to have understood the possibility of waiting for the old man until he finishes the mission. Now he is thinking whether to go back to the city or join them there instead.

    Isn''t this place too boring? He sighs. But what''s wrong with experiencing a slight change, right? He tried to encourage himself.

    Yeah, it''s boring for people like him who is used to tall beautiful buildings everywhere. However, the small community was surrounded by beautiful, greenery mountains. And since the atmosphere is kinda cold, he has the hunch that there may be a good place to spot some waterfalls. He may try to explore the hillsides later if he decides to stay.

    A few minutes later, a woman who seems to be in her thirties came towards him and gave some information about the place as well as the team''s plans.

    He sighed in defeat. Looks like he has to wait till the end if he wants to win the old man''s heart.

    Dammit! He cursed within him not knowing what to do and where to go.

    Turns out that Doctor Kerie saw him from afar.

    "Marcus, I did not expect to see you here!" He shook the man''s hands. "What are you doing here? Did Jestoni approached you too?" The doctor asked since he was truly surprised to see the young man there. Never did he anticipate a high and esteemed person like him would actually visit the region, let alone this poorest place!

    He was kinda amazed at his action!

    Jestoni? And who the hell is that? Marcus asked himself. He doesn''t even know who the man is. He could have twisted his brows if he wasn''t able to control himself. No, be kind. He urged himself.

    "I wish I could tell you yes but I would be lying if I''d say that." He chuckled. "I purposely came to see you doctor."

    Once again, the doctor was amazed at his honesty. The person before him at the moment is too far from the person in his mind. Though he read an article about the young CEO, however, the rumors seem to have been twisted greatly…. Or was he purely acting because he needs something from him? Hmmm….

    "I like how blunt you are, Mr. Hanes." He smiled. Well, if he''s merely trying to control himself around him then it would be fun to see him act until his patience runs out! He grinned at his own thoughts. "I guess you''re here for business, but what can we do? I am on mission right now."

    "That''s fine with me, Mr. Kerie. The project can wait. In fact, I think I could extend some ?ssistance here. Please tell me how can I be of help to your team." Marcus knew that the old man was actually trying him out. Too bad, he is dedicated in getting the Paris Project and he can do anything, even waiting in this deserted place in order to win his favor.

    He can''t give up, not now. Not when he just learned about his other rivals.

    Yes, there are other companies eyeing for the old man''s land in Paris.

    "We are happy to have you with us, Mr. Hanes. I just hope you''ll stay till the end."

    Marcus somehow understood the other meaning behind his words but he didn''t take it against the old man.

    "It''s my p???sur?, sir." Marcus replied with a smile.

    "I hope Jestoni is here so I can introduce you. However, he has to go back to the city to fix some things before coming back. Anyway, I''ll ask the other staffs to prepare a tent for you so you can rest." He tapped the young man''s shoulder before leaving him.

    "Thank you, sir." Despites the distance between them, he still made sure the old man hears his gratitude.

    Few more hours before dinner time, guess he can use it to explore the area.

    Marcus decided to walk around to survey the area. Only when he delves into the place will he truly be able to see how he can help the team.

    Turns out that it is not actually a community but a shelter for the orphans. A semi-orphanage! His jaw drops unbelievingly. Whoever thought of this idea is a true saint! He thought within him while talking to the oldest woman in the area.

    Marcus accidentally met the old woman when he left the small house which serves as the children''s bed at night. He was wondering around when he suddenly bumps into her. Good thing she didn''t collapse on the ground when they collided given the fact that Marcus have a big frame.

    "I am waiting for my daughter who climbed up the hill. She''ll be here along with my grandson in a few minutes." She looked up to confirm if she could see even just her shadow but to no avail. She must have lots of stories to tell her children that more than two hours is not even enough.

    Seeing no trace of her, she then continued telling the man stories on how the place became an orphanage.

    "It must have been hard for you, grandma." Marcus voiced. This old woman is surely an angel from up above. Watching the woman tell more stories, his mind suddenly remembers his grandmother Suzette. They have the same heart for the children.

    Ah, how he missed his chatty, hardheaded grandmother! A tear almost escaped his eyes but he was quick to wipe the edge of his teary eyes.

    Once again, he stared at the old woman who keeps on talking. Then an image of his grandmother suddenly appeared in his mind. Wait, speaking of the chairwoman…. Why does he find similarities between the two? The eyes, nose, the shape of the face, except for the lips…

    They could be identical if not with the lips difference!

    Marcus immediately shook his head. Impossible! He grew up knowing everything about her grandmother. Though he was told that the chairwoman once had a sister but she was long gone. She died due to a terminal illness. The saddest thing about that is, she died while in Canada.

    Yeah, they only look identical---almost identical. But there are a lot of cases like this too so this should be normal nowadays.

    "I''ll just go to the restroom." Marcus informed the old woman before he gently stood up and trek the way leading to an old, scary lavatory. A minute later, he came out feeling refreshed.

    He then went back to the place where he left the old woman but she wasn''t there any longer. She must have left now. He mumbled and was about to turn around when his eyes caught a familiar figure walking towards a small wooden house.

    It can''t be her! He looked closer while following the woman. And as he gets closer, he was able to verify the woman''s identity.

    Jade! He couldn''t help but voiced aloud, filled with a bit of hesitation but with excitement.

    But wait, what is she carrying right now?

    The woman slowly turned around. Her sudden shocked face tells him that she was as surprised as him as well.

    "M-marcus…? W-what are you doing here?!" She exclaimed. Her voice was obviously filled with fear and unbelief. However, what caught the man''s attention was not her surprised facial expression, but the thing that was on her arms.

    No, wait… it''s not something, it''s someone! Who could that child be?!