Chapter 30 Confidence Is Cute Fished If she handled this opportunity well, it would be a straight shot to fame–starting big and only rising higher; she could become a true child star Chloe nodded dazedly. After washing up, she changed into a proper little dress and followed Kelly out the door. The more Kelly looked … Read more
Chapter 29 This Girl Looks Familiar Finished Andres felt a jolt in his chest. He calmly wiped the tears from her face. “What are you talking about? Alice was released from prison a long time ago, who knows where she’s gone off to now. Just forget about her. And don’t forget–whose fault was it that … Read more
Chapter 28 She Just Wanted a Compliment Finished The whole house was thick with smoke, only he and Chloe were left inside. After a long moment of hesitation, he made his way to Chloe’s room Chloe was sleeping restlessly. The moment she heard the door creak open, she bolted upright, wide–eyed with fear, shrinking beneath … Read more
Chapter 27 No One’s Hitting You His fists clenched suddenly. “Find that man. I want him to pay for what he did,” Jake didn’t say a word; he turned and left to make the call. Andres slowly crouched down, looking at Chloe calmly. She sniffled: her grape–sized eyes brimmed with tears as she looked up … Read more
Chapter 26 Why Didn’t She Take the Kid Too Chloe shook her head. She didn’t want them to know. Hayden’s eyes darkened. “Then why did your mom get into a car accident?” Chloe’s nose tingled at the question. She hesitated before speaking. “She was being chased and attacked by a woman. That woman’s husband wanted … Read more
Chapter 25 The Truth Nobody Wanted Chloe, tense and on edge, jumped off the couch the moment she heard the door. Her whole body stiffened. Hayden strode toward her, but the second he caught sight of her from afar, he froze mid–step. Chloe but her lip nervously and murmured. Hello, Uncle Hayden’s face changed instantly: … Read more
Chapter 24 Unwanted Responsibility Finished Hayden was outraged. “You call that a little while? Why don’t you just have me raise her to adulthood and let her take care of me when I’m old while you’re at it!” Andres’s expression darkened. “You know you’ll be compensated.” Hayden was clearly resisting. This isn’t about the money. … Read more
Chapter 23 Hayden You Have A Job Now The saleswoman nodded with a smile. “Got it, Marvin. Marvin walked to the register with his card. The total came to 35,000 dollars. Chloe was completely baffled. How much is 35,000 dollars? 2 Finished Why was it that, ever since she got here, she hadn’t heard a … Read more
Chapter 22 A New Look Jonished Chloe stared blankly at the woman, but Maryan turned her head away and shot a cold glance at the saleswoman, his eyes tull of disdain, like he was looking at a stray dog “While I’m still in a good mood, get lost The saleswoman’s breath caught in her throat; … Read more
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