Adeena suppressed her gloominess before she grinned and said, “When I send you back, I’ll have to bring some presents for the other kids too. These are the presents.”Indeed, many people, young and old, frequently sent gifts to the orphanage, so Grapie nodded. “Thank you, Miss!”With that, Adeena drove her all the way to the orphanage.It was a medium-sized orphanage in Cloud City. There were two old, used houses that were painted in yellow and blue. Many kids were playing in the courtyard.“Mama Sherry, I’m back!”When Grapie pushed open the car door, she instantly rushed out into a forty-year-old woman’s arms.“Grapie, you’re so disobedient. Where did you go alone? Do you know that everyone’s been worried sick?” The director purposely darkened her expression and scolded her. “If this happens again, you know your punishment!”Grapie stuck her tongue out. Then, she turned around and looked at a four-year-old girl who was standing behind the director. “Cherry, I bought you some m
Adeena brought a lot of snacks and toys that were loved by children, so the orphans jumped and ran around happily.She was supposed to leave after sending Grapie there.However, she suddenly felt reluctant when she saw the little girl’s clear eyes.Half an hour later, a married couple would come and adopt a girl. Grapie looked so cute, so she would probably be adopted.Adeena wanted to know which couple would become Grapie’s parents.“Ms. Adeena, can you stay with me a little longer?”Grapie tugged on Adeena’s sleeve and spoke pitifully.Adeena carried her. “Of course.”A four-year-old girl hid at a corner not far away; it was Cherry who had left angrily earlier.She used to be everyone’s favorite child in the orphanage, but after Grapie grew older, everyone only had eyes for Grapie.When visitors came to spread their love, they would give all the delicious and fun things to Grapie first.Whenever a married couple came to adopt a child, they would want to take Grapie home.
Grapie opened her eyes widely and tried her best to hold her tears back.Buzz!Adeena’s phone vibrated.After she answered the call, she regretfully came over and looked for the little girl. “I suddenly need to handle an emergency, so I’m going back now. Grapie, can you give me a goodbye kiss?”Grapie instantly held her neck. “Miss, I don’t want you to go.”Her favorite necklace was stolen by Cherry, but she held herself back without crying. But when she thought about Ms. Deena wanting to leave, her tears just streamed down her cheeks.“You’re a good girl. Don’t cry. I’ll still come and visit you again.”“But… but Cherry said I might be adopted today, and I can’t see you again.”“I’ll come and ask Mama Sherry where your new home is. I can still go and visit you.” Adeena smiled and said, “You’re so obedient and cute. If you keep crying, you’ll become ugly.”The little girl sniffed and held back her tears.Adeena touched her head, and she left while she kept looking back.Righ
“Ma’am, do you want to adopt me?” Grapie slowly asked as she opened her eyes wide.Adeline was stunned before she smiled gently and asked, “Are you willing to be adopted?”Grapie pointed at Cherry on the side. “Cherry’s more obedient and understanding than me. Can you adopt Cherry instead?”She knew that Cherry was desperate for a home and parents.She could give this opportunity to Cherry.“Grapie, what nonsense are you talking about?” The director purposely put on a stern look. “Adeline likes you, and it’s your lucky day. Why are you pushing your luck away?”Grapie lowered her head and anxiously clenched her fingers.“Hmph! All of you don’t like me!” Cherry shouted in anger before she turned around and ran away.Candon subconsciously thought that his wife was right. The girl whose name was Cherry was too cunning, and the ruthlessness in her eyes was too strong. A normal family like them could not afford to raise a child like that.“Grapie, I like you, and only you. I can’t g
“I’ll remember!”Adeline carried Grapie and placed her in the middle of their motorcycle. Grapie reluctantly looked at the orphanage that she had lived in for two years.Once she grew up and had the means, she would give every kid there a home.……Adeena parked her car in front of the company.When she went inside, her assistant came forward. “Ms. Willis, the CEO’s assistant from Winters Corporation is here.”Adeena nodded. Her assistant had called to tell her that Jake was visiting, so she had to leave the orphanage.She wondered if Grapie had been successfully adopted.She got rid of the thought for the time being. After she calmly walked into her office and put down her leather bag, she picked up a document and headed to the meeting room.Jake had initially been sitting leisurely and drinking coffee. When he heard the sounds of high heels approaching, he quickly stood up, lowered his head slightly, and respectfully said, “Ms. Willis.”His attitude did not make Adeena feel
It took Adeena less than three seconds to directly sign the contract.She would be going to Sea City and becoming the man’s secretary in half a month. She could consider the profit of this project as her salary.Jake sighed in relief. “Ms. Willis, I’ll see you in half a month.”Adeena smiled. “It should take less than half a month. I’ll go to Sea City and attend the IoT exhibition in two days.”“That’s great.” Jake felt sincerely happy. “Winters Corporation will personally welcome you then.”“I thank you in advance.”Adeena smiled faintly and sent Jake out.Since she could not avoid being the secretary of Winters Corporation’s CEO, she needed to know what kind of person the man was first.Once she understood him, she would not be put in a passive position.The Winters family’s mansion was located in a remote and quiet spot halfway up the hill in Sea City. When standing on the balcony, the sea would be visible. When sitting at the entrance, the blue sea could also be seen.Som
“Hal, it has nothing to do with you.” Melody hugged him. “It’s not that Mommy doesn’t come back, it’s because she can’t come back.”Alden narrowed his eyes. “Mel, what do you mean?”Melody raised her head and looked at her brothers. She then schooled her expression and said, “Have you ever thought that something might have actually happened to Mommy, hence she can’t come back?”“That’s impossible!” George denied it coldly. “Nothing will happen to Mommy! That’s impossible!”He would rather his mommy never come back than have anything happen to her. He hoped that his mommy would live well in a corner of the world.“George, what are you thinking about? I mean… Mommy might have lost her memories.” Melody pursed her lips tightly. “Because she’s lost her memories, and she’s forgotten us and Daddy, she can’t find the way home.”Alden looked at her and softly asked, “Mel, did you know something?”“I…” Melody was slightly speechless.The result of the paternity report was not out yet,
The airplane flew through the clouds and landed at the airport in Sea City.“We’re finally here!” Ruth looked excited. “Brady, later you show me around. I heard that there’s a place in Sea City…” “If you want to walk around, you can go on your own.” Brady frowned. “We’ll go to the apartment and put our luggage down. After we finish unpacking, you can do whatever you want.”“My mom asked you to take good care of me. How could you not care about me?” Ruth said unhappily.Brady cast a glance at her. “Deena and I came to Sea City because of serious business. What about you? Why are you here? Don’t get in the way of our business.”“Hmph!” Ruth pulled her suitcase and walked forward first.Brady helplessly shook his head.This cousin had been a troublemaker since she was little, and her ability to cause trouble was similar to Hudson’s.He did not really know why Aunt Jada would agree to let Ruth follow them to Sea City.Adeena smiled faintly and indifferently said, “She’s already