admind Chapter 21 Public Reckoning The bystanders had had enough. Someone shouted, “How can you bully a kid like that?” “Exactly!” another echoed. The saleswoman argued back, “I wasn’t bullying her! She brought it on herself! Dressed like a pauper and claiming she’s waiting for her brother–how do we know she’s not a thief?” A passerby … Read more
Chapter 20 I Promise I Won’t Steal Chloe nodded quickly and took off running. Chin up? Chest out! Chin up, chest out! She marched into the store like a little chick, puffed up and full of pride. Marvin watched her back and couldn’t help but chuckle. She’s really cute. And she was smart, too, Pretty … Read more
Chapter 19 Just Hold Her Hand Already Finished Chloe’s face fell. She lowered her head apologetically, her soft little face full of fear. “I’m sorry, Marvin. I’ve caused you trouble. You should go home. I can do this on my own.” Marvin was caught off guard by her tearful look. He clicked his tongue. “Oh, … Read more
Chapter 18 Wait They Don’t Even Have a Daughter But… the Tate family didn’t even have a daughter. Jareth thought. Didn’t they have three sons? Meanwhile, Chloe sat stiffly in the car, silently staring out at the scenery. Andres sat across from her, his gaze frequently drifting toward her. “Don’t you have anything you want … Read more
Chapter 17 Don’t Call It a Goodbye Just Yet Fausted Merrick continued. “You’re not like your mom. You can live a better life than she did–because you’re smart Once you grow up and get strong, it won’t matter whether the people around you love you or not we won’t need to rely on them. Got … Read more
Chapter 16 Merrick Hates Goodbyes Chloe’s eyes widened in disbelief. I have a home! Finished She nervously clutched the hem of her clothes, uncertain. “Even though I’m not your child, you’re still taking me to meet my uncle? Andres‘ brows twitched almost imperceptibly. He guiltily turned his head aside. “Yes. Your uncle will give you … Read more
Chapter 15 Congratulations, Chloe–You Have a Home The livestream chat exploded. “Holy crap, that kid’s got insane strength!” “Chloe’s under my protection!” Abbb! This is such a tragic and beautiful story! It’s like watching a live–action novel unfold right in front of me. Aren’t they basically the childhood leads of a romance? “I can’t believe … Read more
Chapter 14 Merrick Comes to Chloe’s Rescue The adults froze for a second, then grew even more annoyed. “Hey, what do you mean by that? We’re here because we genuinely care about you! How can you tell us to leave?” But she stayed calm and firm. “I don’t want to be adopted right now. And … Read more
Chapter 13 Report These Heartless Streamers Chloe had asked the question quietly. None of the adults even heard her. If anything, they were arguing louder than ever. Inside the livestream, the viewers couldn’t take it anymore. “You’re scaring her! What the heck is wrong with you?” Finished “Look at yourselves! Do you really think this … Read more
Chapter 12 Are You Adopting Me for Money? Finished The caretaker could feel Chloe’s resistance and kept a straight face as she lied, “Chloe’s doing a DNA test right now. There’s a good chance her grandparents will come pick her up soon, so you all need to turn off the livestream immediately. Whatever you want … Read more