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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.

living a life of luxury, and you, you only

Keira smiled bitterly.

didn’t expect to have such a

dreamed of being Isla

mother…

about when you were

four?”

“Nothing”

didn’t want to talk about the

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system, all

still needed to store more iron, so she had to stay on an IV for a couple more

picked up her phone and found a message

Twitter.

and she was fairly well

was named Josh, who

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

blessing.”

Keira was perplexed.

it, there was a knock at

in

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down, looking as timid

glanced at Keira and then

Keira…”

close to the

cousin of hers was quiet and

courteous toward him,

I came to deliver

Keira was taken aback.

him, his eyes teary. “I consulted with a lawyer. By submitting a letter

head. “Keira, I was

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

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should have been punished by the law,

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. He even took my scholarship money! Even his own son

I shouldn’t say this, but when I saw he was dead, I was confused, but now

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 understand.

sobs choked

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Lincoln stiffened but

only sound in the

Keira said nothing.

but

Connor’s.

least Finley Hill

tears, and stood up. “I’m sorry. I, I lost my

ok,” Captain Lincoln patted

understand.”

for your letter of forgiveness, but… I don’t need it. As I

killer.”

he didn’t understand, “Keira, I, I asked about this. If you plead guilty and show remorse, you’ll at most be sentenced to three years, but if you insist

“I know.

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him. If I didn’t kill them, I can’t admit

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

matter?”

Even if you don’t pursue it,

tightened his jaw and looked at Keira. “Then I

shook her head. “That’s

“Keira, get some rest. I… I have to

“Okay.”

the money that was found at the

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

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at the police

evidence, and we can’t give it to you for now. Only after we have confirmed that there are no clues can it

“But that’s next month’s living expenses of my dorm

of them had worked part-time before, and they knew

hard-earned penny.

was bound to

Keira narrowed her eyes.

of a sudden, she said,

Connor then turned back.

picked up her phone. “I’ll have Samuel give you twenty thousand for your emergency

“Thank you, Keira. As soon as the

to you.”

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a message

twenty thousand in

Connor’s eyes stung.

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

He is he,

Keira finished saying that, there was

click at the door.

see a thin, unfamiliar man, nervously clutching his

“Connor Hill, I knew there must be a financial transaction when you

a son!”

speaking, he turned his gaze to

signs of anemia. he

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due to a near-death condition? Is

wealthy people have privileges, right? They can find a way to get bail,

to Captain Lincoln. “Is this how you guys uphold

and declared sternly, “Journalists

was very agitated as

being broadcast live,

expose you!”

to stop the man. “You are invading other people’s

are not clear enough, many people are getting away with it. As a citizen,

young journalist

Captain Lincoln had already taken his mobile phone,

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was furious. “What’s your name? Which newspaper are you from? I’ll hold

sneered. “Don’t try to scare me. My idol is Ms. S, who bravely reported on a certain company’s pollution discharge despite the strong power at the time. I’m afraid of nothing

these words,

Twitter from earlier, she

surprised. “How

that?”

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opened her phone, found Twitter, clicked into Josh’s

her. “I didn’t expect you to know who I am, but even if you do know my work address and company, and try to use power to pressure

took a step

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

there are millions of journalists who will stand out! Don’t think that you can hide what you’ve

didn’t know what

clichéd speech, she chuckled. “You just graduated from college,

nodded, “Yes,

wonder you’re

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Josh was dumbfounded.

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

his arm. “Enough. This

then grabbed his arm, and took him straight out the

until then that Keira turned

seemed rather uncomfortable. Only then did she say, “Well…

quickly left the

Keira chuckled.

same old stick in the mud. Holly was so straightforward in

didn’t blame

condition.

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looked perfectly fine when

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

would do.

Samuel suddenly asked, “Boss, do you know

eyebrow but

Josh Josh is

again!”

was startled and looked

on Twitter

was still on there.

interrupted earlier. I’m back to say hi to everyone. I’m OK. They haven’t lost all conscience.

transaction…”

left comments below

collapsed because of the perseverance of

how

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family. How could a son provide a letter of forgiveness to

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?

of himself, and everyone was criticizing

police uniform, walking toward him authoritatively. “I can accept your live

are a

“I can.”

at the

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murder suspect Miss Olsen

uniform

hat.

“I can verify that Miss Olsen is indeed suffering from severe anemia, which is threatening her life! I signed her bail application, and I assure

that and sneered. “Officer Sims, how can

Holly paused.

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

uniform!”

tell everyone here openly that if Miss Olsen’s

was stunned by

Josh. “Sometimes, the truth

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The inherent impressions of human beings

Don’t let short-sightedness and narrow-mindedness

irreversible mistakes.”

to be talking to Josh and to herself at

same time.

Holly turned

her phone and

valued her police

the police station, Captain Lincoln told Holly that Keira would apply for bail. Holly made a guarantee with her uniform. Even though Keira indeed applied for bail now, Holly was still willing to stand

although a bit stubborn, is

made the

the corner of her mouth.

She looked at Lewis.

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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

even picked her up and took her to

His tall and burly figure

it was because she was ill then, she felt extremely weak. Now that she thought about it,

felt…

He was so bold!

place was that? Who

on the spot by the armed police

was even more silly than

thought,

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you.”

wanted to say, “If anything happens to

his nose, his face softening a little.

welcome.”

reminded Keira

when she was four would also rub his nose

was afraid of

asked: “Were you kidnapped

eyes instantly darkening. “Why would you

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moment Keira asked the question, she felt she had

about their childhood, especially not things

otherwise, he would have been brought back by

the chances of such coincidences

world?

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

still looked a bit uncomfortable, but she approached Keira’s bed, still looking

nonchalant.

handed to Keira, then averted her gaze and awkwardly said, “I

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complaint against Captain Lincoln and the others. Everything was

and after seeing him nod, she said, “Don’t worry. Mr. Horton and I won’t press

seemed taken

ordinary person

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

faintly but didn’t

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

She fooled Holly

lips tightly. “Don’t worry. I’ll help you

she noticed that Keira and Lewis’s expressions remained unchanged.

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who the murderer

eyebrows and

suspicions and had just confirmed

Did Lewis also know?

“I’ve already sent someone

Connor Hill.”

had a sudden realization.

murderer?”

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