Chapter 2
“Serena, you…” Ethan stared at me, astonished.]
Because he knew that at this very moment in our past life, I had been desperate for rescue, wanting nothing more than to escape this hellhole.
But now…]
I ignored his complex, guilty expression and maintained a calm, rational demeanor. “Uncle, Auntie, I’d like to try being an only child. I don’t want other children in my adoptive family, so thank you.“[]
Mr. and Mrs. Martinez were taken aback by my words, a look of regret on their faces.
When Vivian knew she was the one being taken, she made a point to walk over to me.[]
She lifted her chin slightly, a spoiled and smug smile on her face. “I told you, Serena Brown, you can’t win against me. I’m going to be a rich family’s young lady now. As for you, just stay here and suffer. If you have to blame someone, blame yourself for being too stupid to expose my lies!“[]
Vivian walked away, laughing.
After she left, a handsome, dazed–looking boy emerged from the shadows.]
Ethan looked like his world was collapsing. He hadn’t expected that Vivian wasn’t a pure and innocent victim, that she could utter such shameless words.
He looked at me with a complicated expression, a plea for help in his eyes.[]
I understood him. He was relying on me, hoping I would step forward and console him.[]
But I chose to ignore it and turned to leave.
“Serena.”
My footsteps faltered for a moment.
“You came back too, didn’t you?“]]
1 did not answer!]
“Serena, I’m sorry. You understand. Vivian is still young, she’ll change when she’s older.
“Oh, bikay” I smiled. What did that have to do with me? I had nu intention of getting involved with their ever again ()
“Serena! Ethan panicked, stepping forward to grab my hand. He furled through bus pockets and produced a little cash. “Take Dus for now. This time, it’s any fault. I pwr you Within two weeks no bive days Wahin three days. Lwill find a new way to get you out.
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Chapter 2
“Serena, I will save you, I promise! Wait for me!” Ethan rushed off, not to deny me the chance to refuse, but because Vivian had fallen nearby and cried out in pain.[]
I smiled to myself. Just as I expected.]]
Thankfully, I no longer held any expectations for Ethan Martinez.]]
After Vivian was taken away, I didn’t know what she said to the director on her way out.
In this life, the orphanage director was more vicious, his methods viler, and the pressure he applied was so swift that I nearly lost the strength to resist.[]
Three days passed.[]
Five days passed.[]
Half a month. Then a full month went by.[]
Ethan still hadn’t come.]
As for me, at the risk of having my arm snapped in two, I recorded video evidence of the director’s crimes, successfully reported it to the police, and brought in reporters.]
When the director was led away by the police, the young boys he had always favored all surrounded me.
“Serena Brown, it was you, wasn’t it? You ungrateful wretch.“[]
“I’ll beat you to death! The director’s been arrested, so what are we supposed to do now? Starve?“]
“Beat her! Beat Serena Brown, that gossiping bitch!“]
“Kill herr
I struggled to shield my injured arm and head, helpless against the pain
1 had jong anticipated that this day would come.
Because the five boys beating me were the director’s own flesh and blood. Of course they would protect their biological father.]
Suddenly, as the ringleader raised a rock to sinash it against my head, someone flashed in front of me.[]
The rock came down.
“Ah!” A stream rang out!!
han had been injured protecting me
