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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.

laughing mattor Sho at the ara af four atill

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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.

luxury, and you, you only

Keira smiled bitterly.

such

often dreamed of being Isla and

mother…

asked, “What about when you were

four?”

“Nothing”

didn’t want to talk

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introduced into her system, all symptoms of anemia gradually disappeared,

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

picked up her phone and

Twitter.

was “Ms. S”, and she was fairly well

who sent her the message was named Josh, who had

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

blessing.”

Keira was perplexed.

there was a knock at

walked in with Connor

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down,

at Keira and then immediately lowered his head

Keira…”

to the

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 Oceanion

still courteous toward him,

came to deliver a

Keira was taken aback.

then looked at Captain Lincoln, who had com in with him, his eyes teary. “I consulted with a lawyer. By submitting a letter of forgiveness, even

his head. “Keira, I was

didn’t mean to… My father wasn’t a good person. He got what he deserved… It was my

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

and he growled, “I did report him! When he was gambling, I called the police, but after you arrested him, he was only detained for a month, and then released. He continued to gamble. We lost our house, my mom ran off with someone else, and I had no place to live… I had no choice but to work my hardest.

say this, but when I saw he was dead, I was

covered his face and squatted down slowly. “I’m such a 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

choked his

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Lincoln stiffened

the room

Keira said nothing.

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

Connor’s.

least Finley Hill

while, Connor finally stopped crying, wiped his tears, and stood up.

Lincoln patted his shoulder.

understand.”

then slowly said, “Thank you for your letter of forgiveness, but… I don’t need it. As I

killer.”

you plead guilty and show remorse, you’ll at most be sentenced to

“I know.

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I didn’t kill them, I can’t admit

Captain Lincoln to ask a stupid question.

matter?”

criminal case. Even if you don’t pursue

jaw and looked at Keira. “Then I can’t help

her head.

his head. “Keira, get some rest. I… I have to

“Okay.”

money that was found

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

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kept at

has its rules. It’s evidence, and we can’t give it to you for now. Only after we have confirmed that there are

then hung his head. “But that’s next month’s living expenses of my

part-time before, and they

hard-earned penny.

twenty thousand was bound to

Keira narrowed her eyes.

a sudden, she

Connor then turned back.

have Samuel give

“Thank you, Keira. As soon as the money at the police

to you.”

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sent a message

walked in with twenty

Connor’s eyes stung.

“Keira, my father has borrowed a lot of money from you over the years. Don’t

it. He is he, and you’re

Keira finished saying

click at the door.

thin, unfamiliar man, nervously clutching his mobile phone, having captured the

I knew there must be a financial transaction

a son!”

speaking, he turned his

healthy complexion without any signs of anemia. he scoffed. “What’s all this about being

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due to a near-death condition? Is this

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

Lincoln. “Is this how you guys

and declared sternly, “Journalists are not allowed in here. Please

was very agitated as he

being broadcast

expose you!”

Lincoln immediately made a move to stop the

are getting away with it. As a citizen,

journalist

Lincoln had already taken his mobile

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was furious. “What’s your name? Which newspaper are

on a certain company’s pollution discharge despite the strong

words, Keira

her Twitter from earlier, she was greatly amazed. “Are you Josh

was surprised. “How do you

that?”

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

who I am, but even if you do know my work address and company, and try

step forward

looking out for their own safety, then many truths in this world will be covered

I can’t be a journalist anymore, there are millions of journalists who will stand out!

know

she chuckled. “You just graduated

nodded, “Yes, what about

wonder you’re so

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Josh was dumbfounded.

but look at Keira. It was as if she didn’t

grabbed his arm. “Enough. This is a hospital.

Josh’s phone back to him, then grabbed his arm, and

Keira turned to look

her gaze. Her pretty face was tense, and she seemed rather uncomfortable.

quickly left

Keira chuckled.

mud. Holly was so straightforward in character and was remorseful after doing something

didn’t blame

condition. When she first mentioned it, hardly anyone

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looked perfectly fine

still ran a routine blood test for her,

would do.

asked, “Boss, do you know who the murderer

eyebrow

chuckled. “Hey, Josh Josh

again!”

startled and looked at Samuel’s

Twitter just now, and

was still on there.

outside the hospital, talking to the camera. “My livestream was interrupted earlier. I’m back to say hi to everyone.

transaction…”

left comments

because of the perseverance

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

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a son provide a letter of forgiveness

capital! Can money disregard human life? Claiming anemia as grounds for

people must 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

was making light of himself, and everyone was criticizing Keira, a voice rang

uniform, walking

are a forensic doctor. Can

“I can.”

at

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Miss Olsen really out on bail due to anemia? Isn’t this excuse

adjusted her uniform

hat.

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

didn’t expect her to say that and sneered. “Officer Sims, how can you guarantee it

Holly paused.

clenched her jaw, her upright gaze fixed on the screen, and

uniform!”

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

stunned

looked at Josh. “Sometimes,

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of human beings can be harmful. Who says

narrow-mindedness affect

irreversible mistakes.”

to be talking to

same time.

Holly

at her phone

police uniform the

Holly that Keira would apply for bail. Holly made a guarantee with her uniform. Even though Keira indeed applied for bail now,

bit stubborn, is good to

tall figure made the room seem rather

smile tugged at the corner of her

She looked at Lewis.

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she couldn’t help but think of when she was at the police station. After Holly misunderstood her and thought she had fought Poppy, she was going to send Keira to solitary confinement. Keira was filled with despair. In the dark detention center, Lewis arrived like a

even picked her up

smell his fresh scent. His tall and burly figure gave her a

she felt extremely weak. Now

felt…

He was so bold!

that? Who did he take

on the spot by the armed police trying to rescue

more

lost in thought, and suddenly said,

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you.”

made Lewis feel a bit uncomfortable. Without thinking, he wanted to say, “If anything happens to you, Granny

nose, his face softening a

welcome.”

reminded Keira of

met when she was four would

that boy was afraid

suddenly asked: “Were you kidnapped

instantly darkening.

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Keira asked the question, she felt

to talk about their childhood, especially not things

Oceanion back then, otherwise, he

chances of such coincidences in

world?

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

bit uncomfortable, but she approached Keira’s bed,

nonchalant.

she handed to Keira, then averted her gaze and awkwardly said, “I misunderstand you. I apologize.

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file a complaint against Captain Lincoln and the others. Everything was due to my

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

seemed taken aback,

like that, no ordinary

station would definitely punish her and Captain Lincoln and might even compensate them

just smiled faintly

else, she wouldn’t have put up

Holly back in junior high

I’ll help you catch the murderer and clear your

unchanged. There was no sign of surprise on their faces, which surprised

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who

her eyebrows

her suspicions and had just

Did Lewis also know?

“I’ve already sent

Connor Hill.”

realization. “So, Connor

murderer?”

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