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“Maybe I'll explain about your parents beforehand, Kat.” Mrs. Dewi smiled gently, asking Kat to be patient. “I hope that helps you accept it all later.”

Kat couldn't help but nod her head in anticipation, even though her heart was dying of curiosity.

“Unlike most of the other kids here, you're actually quite lucky. Most of the ones here are outcasts, can't trace their origins anymore, really can't find their origins, but I can confirm yours,” Mrs Dewi continued. “Your parents really love you. They may not be rich but they try to make ends meet for you. That's what I caught from the social service when they brought you here. Unfortunately their age, your parents, is not long and they have no relatives, both alone. It was because of that incident that the neighbors met with the social service and it was decided to leave you here.“

“My parents already passed away?” Kat felt a thump in the chest. Even thoug