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I no longer cared.
After the Xue Family couple and Xue Ming left the orphanage, the director called me aside for a chat.
“Shan Shan, why did you refuse Mr. Xue and Mrs. Xue?”
I looked down, kicking at the pebbles, and said softly, “Director, I don’t want to leave the orphanage.”
The director sighed. “I know you’re attached to everyone, but Mr. Xue and Mrs. Xue will treat you well.”
I kept my head down and remained silent. I didn’t tell the director the real reason; I didn’t want to experience being adopted again.
That night, a fire broke out in the orphanage. The flames spread quickly throughout the building, waking everyone up as they screamed and rushed outside. I stood in the yard, watching everyone panic, and I couldn’t help but laugh. My carefully crafted plan had been interrupted by the sudden arrival of the Xue Family couple. Now, it seemed we were all headed for mutual destruction.
The fire was set by me. I had originally planned to act while everyone was sound asleep. But with the Xue Family couple's arrival, my plan was forced to change.
In the hospital, I looked coldly at Xue Ming. “Did you start the fire at the orphanage?”
Xue Ming’s expression changed as he hurriedly denied it. “It wasn’t me; it was caused by old wiring.” He chuckled self-deprecatingly. “Shan Shan, you think too poorly of me.”
I replied flatly, “Aren’t you?”
Xue Ming’s gaze dimmed, and after a few seconds of silence, he said, “I admit that I really want to help you, but I don’t want you to misunderstand my intentions.”
"As long as you agree to come back with me to the Xue Family, I will cover all the treatment expenses for the director," he said.
I frowned. "You're taking advantage of me."
Xue Ming didn't defend himself; he simply said, "If you don't want to be my sister, you can just stay at my house as a guest."
"My mom has been wanting a daughter lately. You look a lot like her, so I thought I could bring you back to keep her company."
I couldn't help but scoff. "You must have some other reason for being so unusual."
Xue Ming lowered his gaze to the floor and softly asked, "Do you remember why you came to the orphanage?"
I had just entered the orphanage at the age of four, and many things were unclear to me.
I vaguely remembered the loud arguments between my parents, then my father throwing me at my mother, and finally, my mother leaving me at the orphanage.
At that time, I was too young to understand what was happening; all I knew was that my parents didn’t want me anymore.
I cried bitterly, standing at the entrance of the orphanage every day, hoping that my parents would come to take me home.
But they never returned.
Xue Ming crouched down in front of me, bringing his gaze level with mine. "Do you miss them?"
I pressed my lips together and remained silent.
He reached out and pulled me into his embrace, speaking softly, "From now on, I can be your brother."
The car had already stopped in front of the hospital.
The driver turned back to look at us.
"Let's go," Xue Ming said gently.
I took a deep breath, holding back my tears, and followed him into the car.
Madam Xue was already waiting at the entrance of the villa.
Xue Ming had informed her in advance that he would bring me home.
So she had prepared a room on the second floor early on.
But I didn’t stay on the second floor; instead, I settled into a guest room downstairs.
Xue Ming's bedroom was just next door. I didn't want to have too much contact with him, fearing I might repeat past mistakes.
Madam Xue walked into the guest room holding a plate of fruit salad. "Shan Shan, have some fruit," she said. I politely picked up a piece of watermelon, took a bite, and then lowered my head in silence.
Madam Xue felt a bit awkward. "Do you not like this flavor? I can get you something else," she offered.
I softly replied, "No need, I like this."
She sat down beside me. "You can tell me anything you like; I can have someone prepare it for you."
I shook my head. "There's nothing I dislike."
Madam Xue sighed. "Shan Shan, I know you might not be used to this yet, but you can think of this place as your home."
I smiled and said, "You've already been so kind to me; how could I ask for more?"
Madam Xue gently patted my hair. "Silly child, it's no trouble at all."
I turned my head away, avoiding her hand.
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