Chapter 445

Evelyn stared at her phone screen for a long time.

The nine-figure sum Sebastian had just transferred glared back at her. The endless string of zeros made her eyes sting.

She finally tapped "Accept."

She also collected the transfers from the Roland family.

She knew this was their way of showing concern—though admittedly, it was a rather blunt approach.

Bianca quietly pulled out her phone and opened the transfer app.

Evelyn stopped her with a look.

"Don't."

"But—"

"They don't need it."

The words struck Bianca like a dagger.

She pressed her lips together and put her phone away.

Compared to Sebastian, who could casually transfer nine figures, her savings were practically pocket change.

Bianca quickly shifted gears, steering the conversation toward their upcoming livestream.

After finalizing the details, Sebastian stood to leave.

The next morning.

Sunshine Special School.

"Look! It's Evelyn Roland!"

The moment Evelyn stepped out of the car, angry shouts erupted.

A crowd of strangers pointed and hurled insults at her. Among them, a young couple stood out—their eyes bloodshot, their faces twisted with rage.

"Let me go! I need to get to her!"

The couple struggled against the security guards, screaming, "Evelyn, you vile woman! Using our daughter for fame! You deserve to die!"

Evelyn immediately recognized them—Ruby's biological parents.

The ones who had abandoned their child.

The crowd jeered:

"Disgusting!"

"Exploiting a disabled child for clout—have you no shame?"

Security formed a human barricade, holding back the furious mob.

Evelyn calmly scanned the crowd.

Her composure only fueled their anger.

Thud!

A water bottle flew toward her.

She sidestepped, and it missed her by inches.

"Ms. Roland, I'm so sorry—" The school director rushed forward, sweating profusely. "We'll issue a statement—"

"Let them in," Evelyn interrupted, her gaze locked on the couple. "But keep them away from Ruby."

The director nodded hastily.

Inside the classroom, the children were having their lesson.

The moment Evelyn entered, the restless atmosphere stilled.

"Ruby."

As Evelyn approached the corner, the usually silent little girl reached out—asking to be held.