chapter 2
Malia was stunned, and Freya was also stunned.
Freya quickly came to her senses. She said, "Him? Sure. His name is Charlie, and he doesn't talk much. I'm getting old and forgetful, almost forgot about him."
"Charlie, come here, this is Ms. Bennet."
Freya cleared her throat, looking calm, then waved Charlie over.
I know this orphanage will be closed in three years because Freya committed child molestation.
In my previous life, she recommended Malia to me, saying she liked me and persuaded me to adopt her. But it wasn't because of Malia's outstanding behavior; it was because of their improper dealings.
They made a deal: as long as Freya could help Malia find a wealthy family, Malia wouldn't report Freya.
And Charlie once rejected Freya. That's why Freya always ignored him.
"Ms. Bennet, hello," Charlie said timidly.
I reached out and ruffled his messy hair, softly saying, "Hello, Charlie. Ms. Perkins, I'll take him."
Hearing this, Malia's face changed drastically. She almost blurted out, "Why didn't you choose me?"
People around cast surprised glances.
I narrowed my eyes slightly.
Normally, if not chosen by a preferred parent, she would at most feel sad and disappointed, not angrily question.
I thought, "Could it be that she was reborn too?"
"If that's the case, even better."
Originally, I felt a trace of guilt toward this Malia who hadn't done anything wrong yet, but now, my burden is completely gone.
The evil she committed in her past life can be settled all at once in this life.
I turned my head and asked, "Julia, didn't you also want to adopt a child?"
I didn't come to the orphanage alone; I came with my colleague Julia Lakin.
Julia is my subordinate. She is in her forties, believes in staying single and childless, and had adopted a girl in her early years, but sadly, the child passed away due to illness.
Today, she came to the orphanage with me because she wants to adopt another child.
In her past life, she chose Charlie.
Charlie is quiet, sensible, filial, and excels in academics.
However, Julia, who appears honest and simple on the surface, is actually a psychologically twisted sadist.
In her past life, Charlie couldn't bear her torment and committed suicide two years later.
I suspect the cause of that previous girl's death was most likely also due to Julia's abuse.
In this life, I will protect Charlie.
As for Malia, let her and Julia torment each other.
Julia was already interested in Malia under Freya's strong recommendation.
Previously, since I was her boss, she didn't dare compete with me. Now that she sees I didn't choose Malia, she immediately agrees with delight. "Alright, then I'll take Malia!"
Malia's expression was complex, with a hint of confusion in her eyes.
In my past life, I was afraid she couldn't handle it, so I never told her about Charlie's suicide.
She naturally doesn't know now either.
She saw that although Julia was older, her family was fairly well-off, so she reluctantly nodded in agreement.
Before leaving, she still glanced at me several times, unwilling to let it go.
I smiled and waved goodbye to her.
Wasn't enjoying all my wealth in her past life enough? She wants to do it again in this life? Dream on!