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Keira shook her head, struggling.”

She didn’t want to rot there forever!

She didn’t want to live in the filthy ditch either!

So, with the little time she had, she studied hard, striving to work her way up. She was determined to change her own fate!

At the age of four, she had never been to kindergarten. She secretly observed Isla, learning a foreign language. When Isla stumbled over a word, Keira was quick to respond. She thought she would receive praise from her mother. However, she never ever expected that what was about to occur was almost a complete

disaster!

Poppy praised her and unexpectedly, gave her a piece

of cake.

The sweet and rich cream in her mouth gave her a

sense of satisfaction. She was reluctant to swallow it.

She thought her life was going to change. Poppy held her hand with a smile and took her out, only to hand

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her over to a human trafficker.

She didn’t cry or make a fuss. After all, the human traffickers at least gave her tasty candy, showed her kindness, and smiled at her.

Until they locked her in a basement with a bunch of

other children.

There, she met an older boy.

They spent a month together, having a good time…

In the beginning, the boy didn’t talk much. Later, he asked her, “Don’t you want to escape?”

She said happily, “I don’t.”

Although there was no freedom, she got enough to eat, had warm clothes, and didn’t have to see her mother. She felt that was the happiest time in her life.

The boy was puzzled and asked, “Why?”

She said, “Because no one hits me here.”

The boy pondered her words before asking, “What’s

your name?”

She shook her head.

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didn’t have a name and didn’t have a household

registration number…

All the other children would cry and make a fuss, while she smiled every day. The human trafficker was the least guarded against her. So in the end, the boy handed her a bag of sleeping drugs to put in the trafficker’s food.

She did it.

As the children were running haphazardly away, she just stood there.

The boy asked her, “Why don’t you leave?”

She shook her head. “I don’t know where to go.”

“Then, come home with me.”

The boy extended a hand toward her, and she took his

hand.

She didn’t go home with him in the end. Because they were so young, they were rescued by the police as soon as they descended the mountain. Her identity was confirmed, and she was sent back to the Olsen

family.

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Before parting, she held onto the boy’s leg and asked him in confusion, “Didn’t you say you would take me

home?”

A police officer beside them chuckled. “Little girl, you aren’t his kin. You can’t go to his home.”

She had tears in her eyes. “But I don’t want to go home! I want to be with him forever!”

The boy stroked her head and asked her, “Is it because you’ll be beaten when you go home?”

The police officer didn’t take note of this. After all, children of their age often made a big fuss at home, and getting spanked was just a part of life.

However, the boy took her seriously and said, “Wait for me. When we grow up, I’ll come and marry you, and take you to my home.”

Keira woke up abruptly.

The scenes from her dream passed by like a fast-forwarded slideshow, leaving her momentarily confused about what was real and what was a dream…

She didn’t know about others. but she remembered

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clearly everything that happened when she was four.

She remembered that the boy gave her a nickname, Eleven, because she was the eleventh child who was

trafficked there.

She remembered the taste of chocolate.

She remembered the sunlight pouring into the dark

basement, and the dust dancing in the light.

That was the happiest time when she was a kid.

And this year, she turned 22, yet, that boy still hasn’t come to marry her.

A bitter smile emerged on Keira’s face.

It wasn’t that she was really fond of him. A

four-year-old child knew nothing about love, but his existence was the pillar that supported her through countless episodes of abuse and assault.

For other children, their light was Ultraman.

Her Ultraman was that boy…

Unfortunately, the boy was only a kid. He must have long forgotten about her.

Keira blinked and finally realized the strange

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atmosphere in the room.

She turned her head and saw Lewis sitting next to her, asking, “Do you want some water?”

Before Keira could react, Matthew’s voice came from

the other side. “Irrelevant people should leave now. I have to examine the patient.

He picked up the stethoscope and came to the bedside, looking at Lewis.

Lewis’s face was gloomy. “I’m not an irrelevant person.”

Matthew continued. “Apart from the patient and the doctor, everyone else is irrelevant. Moreover, I have to examine the patient, which requires removing her clothes. It’s not appropriate for you to be here.”

Lewis frowned, “It’s appropriate for you to do it?”

Matthew walked to Keira and lifted her blouse. “I’m a

doctor. In my eyes, there is no distinction of gender.”

Lewis wanted to say something more, but when he saw the segment of her slender waist beneath her blouse, he blushed and immediately left the room.

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After leaving the room, Tom, who was waiting outside, subconsciously peeked inside.

Lewis immediately blocked the doorway, shut the door, and scolded, “What are you looking at?”

Tom was perplexed.

He cleared his throat and said, “Boss, Miss Olsen’s

name is a trending topic.”

Then he handed over his mobile phone.

Lewis took it and saw the top trends showing a journalist conducting an interview.

The interviewee was Finley Hill’s son, Connor Hill, who was wearing his school uniform, his face

characteristically filled with discomfort and caution.

The journalist enquired, “About your father’s murder case, what do you have to say?”

Connor seemed somewhat not used to face the

camera, so he faltered. “My cousin…she didn’t do it intentionally. It was an accident…”

“Your father was a gambler. Didn’t you hate him too?”

Connor hesitated for a moment. “Sometimes yes, but

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there’s nothing much to do about it. You can’t change

who you are born to, but I would lik

to say one thing

for my cousin. Over the years, my father has been constantly going to her for money, and what happened was indeed manslaughter. I’m ready to issue a letter of understanding for my cousin, and hope that the police will deal with her leniently.”

This interview was initially unremarkable, but after these words, someone in the crowd shouted, “Did you know that your good cousin has been released on bail for a ridiculous reason? Anemia is said to have affected her health! Is she going to evade the crime?”

With these words, the whole news suddenly heated up.

Hashtags such as

#SecondGenerationRichEligibleForBail#, #RichBratGetsAwayWithMurder#, and #MoneyBuysInnocenceForTheRich# immediately

went onto the trending list.

Everyone questioned Keira’s eligibility for bail.

At a glance, it was clear someone was behind this and paid for the top trends.

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Lewis’s face darkened. “Go find out who paid for it.”

“Yes,”

After that, Tom surveyed the surroundings. “I just discovered that some reporters have sneaked in.”

Lewis’s face suddenly turned cold. “Find some people

and secure the area.”

Keira was physically weak and shouldn’t be disturbed

now.

Inside the ward.

When Lewis left the room, Matthew put the stethoscope aside and sat next to Keira.

Keira asked, “Matthew, why are you teasing him?”

Matthew sneered. “You didn’t even tell me you got married. Am I still your brother?”

Keira said indifferently, “I didn’t want to disturb you.”

Matthew seemed to perceive something and changed the topic. “What dream did you just have? You kept calling someone ‘Brother…”

Keira smiled. “I dreamt of when I was three or four

years old…”

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If it weren’t for this, she wouldn’t have felt anything, but bringing it up like this, she suddenly remembered the conversation in the dream…

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Apart from being abducted by traffickers at the age of four, she also remembered being beaten at three.

In reality, most children at the age of three should have little memory. She vaguely remembered being beaten at that age, but perhaps the memory was too profound that in her dreams, she could clearly hear Poppy’s scolding.

of luxury, and you, you only deserve

Keira smiled bitterly.

to have such a dream

dreams revealed one’s thoughts. She often dreamed of being Isla and

mother…

asked, “What about when

four?”

“Nothing”

to

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into her system, all symptoms of anemia gradually disappeared, and she

she still needed to store more iron, so she had to stay on an IV for a couple more days. Taking in too much in one day could overwhelm her

and found a message

Twitter.

S”, and she was fairly well known

named Josh, who had been

I won’t back down this time! I want to be like you, fearless in the face of authority, and brave enough to expose the truth to the public! If you can see this message, I hope you can

blessing.”

Keira was perplexed.

there was a knock at

in with

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head down, looking

first glanced at Keira and then immediately lowered his head

Keira…”

the Hill family members,

had only sought her out for money over the years. This cousin of hers was quiet and studious. He managed to earn a spot at the prestigious

still courteous

I came to deliver a letter of

Keira was taken aback.

eyes teary. “I consulted with a lawyer. By submitting a letter of forgiveness, even if you’re sentenced,

his head. “Keira, I was terrified

good person. He got what he deserved… It was my fault that you

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should have been punished by the law, not dealt with privately by

mom ran off with someone else, and I had no place to live… I had no choice but to work my hardest. He even took my scholarship money! Even his own son was treated like this, let alone his niece! You don’t understand our suffering, so don’t

I shouldn’t say this, but when I

jerk. My dad’s dead, and I can finally breathe. Even though I have to repay his debt of five million, I see hope…You wouldn’t understand. When he was alive, he was

choked his

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Lincoln stiffened but

the room was

Keira said nothing.

had lived a comfortable life, but the truth was, her life hadn’t been

Connor’s.

least Finley Hill had never starved

finally stopped crying, wiped his tears, and stood up. “I’m sorry. I,

Lincoln patted his

understand.”

said, “Thank you for your letter of forgiveness, but…

killer.”

understand, “Keira, I, I asked about this. If you plead guilty and show remorse, you’ll at most

“I know.

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I didn’t kill them, I can’t admit

a moment, he turned toward Captain Lincoln to ask a stupid question. “As my father’s

matter?”

criminal case. Even if you don’t pursue it, we

jaw and looked at Keira.

shook her

some

“Okay.”

to Captain Lincoln. “Captain Lincoln, about the money that was found at the scene, could you give it to

the ground, and some of it was stained with blood, so it

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at

head. “The police department has its rules. It’s evidence, and we can’t give it to you for now. Only after we have

head. “But that’s next month’s living expenses of my dorm mates…I promised them that I would return it as

and they knew that the students

hard-earned penny.

losing twenty thousand was bound to cause strain

Keira narrowed her eyes.

of a sudden,

Connor then turned back.

phone. “I’ll have Samuel give you twenty thousand for

you, Keira. As soon as the money

to you.”

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sent a message to

with twenty thousand in cash and handed it

Connor’s eyes stung.

has borrowed a lot of money from you over the years. Don’t worry. Once I start earning money,

worry about it. He is he, and you’re

finished saying that, there was a

click at the door.

heads to see a thin, unfamiliar man, nervously clutching his mobile phone, having

man immediately charged in. “Connor Hill, I knew there must be a financial transaction when you granted forgiveness to the murderer of your

a son!”

he finished speaking, he turned

signs of anemia. he

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condition? Is this what a

took out his phone and shot a video of Keira. “So, wealthy people have privileges, right? They can find a way

Captain Lincoln. “Is this

Lincoln frowned, and declared sternly, “Journalists are

journalist was very agitated as he directed his camera at

procedures are being

expose you!”

immediately made a move to stop the man. “You are

cases are not clear enough, many people are getting away with it. As a citizen, I have the right to

journalist was

already taken his mobile phone, cutting off

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Which newspaper

scare me. My idol is Ms. S, who bravely reported on a certain company’s

these words, Keira

recalling the message on her Twitter from earlier, she was greatly

young journalist was surprised.

that?”

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found Twitter, clicked into Josh’s homepage, and sure enough,

didn’t expect you to know who I am, but even if you do know my work address

a step forward

said, if every journalist is looking out for their own safety, then many truths in this world will be covered

journalist anymore, there are millions of journalists who will stand out! Don’t think that you can hide

didn’t know what to

to his clichéd speech, she chuckled.

“Yes, what about

wonder you’re so

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Josh was dumbfounded.

was as if she didn’t realize he

Lincoln grabbed his arm. “Enough. This is a

then grabbed his arm, and took

then that Keira

when she did, Holly immediately avoided her gaze. Her pretty face was tense, and she seemed rather uncomfortable. Only then did she say, “Well… I have things to do. I’ll

quickly left

Keira chuckled.

the mud. Holly was so straightforward in character and was remorseful

she didn’t blame

anemia was indeed a rare condition. When she first mentioned it,

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She looked perfectly

ran a routine blood test for her, which was more than what the

would do.

asked, “Boss, do you know

an eyebrow but said

“Hey, Josh Josh

again!”

and

was live-streaming on Twitter just now,

was still on there.

was standing outside the hospital, talking to the camera. “My livestream was interrupted earlier. I’m back to say hi to everyone. I’m OK. They haven’t lost all conscience. They didn’t kill

transaction…”

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world hasn’t collapsed because of the

knew it. No matter how terrible one’s father is,

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forgiveness to a murderer? No surprise there was a

money disregard human life? Claiming anemia

be brought to justice. I don’t understand. The evidence is clear. Why aren’t they arresting anyone? Isn’t this kind of case straightforward to

himself, and everyone was criticizing Keira, a voice

head and saw Holly in her police uniform, walking toward him authoritatively. “I can accept your

are a forensic

“I can.”

at the

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“Then may I ask, is the murder suspect Miss Olsen really out on bail due to anemia? Isn’t this excuse

her uniform and also straightened

hat.

the camera, and said, “I can verify that Miss Olsen is indeed suffering from severe anemia, which is threatening her life!

expect her to say that and sneered. “Officer Sims, how can you guarantee it

Holly paused.

her upright gaze fixed on the

uniform!”

“I can tell everyone here openly that if Miss Olsen’s bail is to escape, I’ll take off this

was stunned by

“Sometimes, the truth isn’t

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inherent impressions of human beings can be

Don’t let short-sightedness and narrow-mindedness affect your judgment,

irreversible mistakes.”

be talking to Josh and to

same time.

Holly turned

phone

valued her police uniform

bail. Holly made a guarantee with her uniform. Even though Keira indeed applied for bail

bit stubborn, is

at some point. His tall figure made the

tugged at the corner of her mouth. “Yes,

She looked at Lewis.

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of when she was at the police station. After Holly misunderstood her and thought she had fought Poppy, she was going to send Keira

even picked her up and took her to the

then, she could smell his fresh scent. His tall and burly figure gave her a sense of security

felt extremely weak. Now that she thought about

felt…

He was so bold!

of place was that? Who did

if he was shot dead on the spot by the

more

was lost in thought, and suddenly

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you.”

feel a bit uncomfortable. Without thinking, he wanted to say, “If anything happens to you, Granny will be heartbroken.” But he swallowed the words in

nose, his face

welcome.”

reaction reminded

when she was four would also rub his nose when

that boy was afraid

you kidnapped when you were

paused, his eyes instantly darkening. “Why

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she felt she

their childhood, especially not

back then, otherwise,

of such

world?

when the door to her room opened again. Holly walked in, and Keira

uncomfortable, but she

nonchalant.

Keira, then averted

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a complaint against Captain Lincoln and the others. Everything was

seeing him nod, she said, “Don’t worry. Mr. Horton

seemed taken aback,

like that, no ordinary person

Captain Lincoln and might even compensate them for their

faintly

it were someone else, she wouldn’t have put up

Holly back in

tightly. “Don’t worry. I’ll help you catch the murderer and clear your

Keira and Lewis’s expressions remained unchanged. There was no

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who the

her eyebrows

had her suspicions and had just confirmed

Did Lewis also know?

him nod, “I’ve already sent someone to

Connor Hill.”

a sudden realization.

murderer?”

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