1. I got adopted.
Today was a special occassion where chosen orphans can be adopted to a family.
And today, it seems that the person who visited is a powerful entity as the dean was very respectful towards the man.
Henry
Are these the children? Only boys? *frown*
Orphanage's Dean
Y-Yes, Sir. The last girl got adopted just a week ago. *sweats*
Orphanage's Dean
*flinch* S-Sorry, Sir. It's my fault!
Henry
Let's go to another orphanage, James.
Thinking of losing a big donation, the dean became desperate.
Orphanage's Dean
W-wait, Sir!
Orphanage's Dean
*flinch* How about a mixed blood?
Orphanage's Dean
T-There's a child who isn't fully Asian here! He has a special feature that is western.
Henry
*slightly interested* Where?
Orphanage's Dean
*Happy* There!
The Dean pointed to a frail child standing in the middle of healthy looking children.
Henry
*angry laugh* Do you think this is a joke?
Orphanage's Dean
N-No, it's true!
Orphanage's Dean
*rudely drags the frail child towards the man*
The man stared at the small child who was barely up to his chest in scrutiny.
Orphanage's Dean
No, his face has it! His face!
Orphanage's Dean
*notice* You! Show your face.
Orphanage's Dean
*impatient*
The dean gripped the child's chin and swept away his bangs.
Henry
Are you bullying a child now? *scoff*
Orphanage's Dean
*nervous* No, listen-
Henry
The child is indeed beautiful but not special.
The child was shocked by the man's words.
He wasn't hurt by hearing that he was not special, as he had heard it many times while growing up.
Rather, he was in disbelief after hearing the man say he was beautiful.
All his fellow orphans and even the dean had told him that he was ugly, especially his eyes, which looked foreign and different.
Out of curiosity, the child finally opened his eyes to see the man who had spoken such a lie.
Casey
Am I beautiful? *hesitant*
Henry
*in a trance* ... Yes.
Orphanage's Dean
I-If you're still not satisfied, I can introduce you to other children...
Henry
I'll take this, child.
Orphanage's Dean
*relieved*
Henry
I'm Henry Zhan, nice to meet you.
Casey
M-my name is Casey, Sir.
Henry
I'm your father now.
Henry
From now on, you are Casey Zhan.
Henry
Let's go. *hold Casey's hand*
Secretary James
Master and 2nd Young Master, I've called the Driver.
Henry
Good. Stay here and settle the bill.
Henry signaled to silence the orphanage, making sure that no evidence of Casey's origin will be left.
Secretary James
Understood. Have a safe trip. *bow*
Henry and Casey, the newly established father and son, shared a quiet moment before stepping out of the orphanage, their lives forever changed in that single, fleeting encounter.
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