Chapter 342


    Chapter 342 Unintentional Eavesdropping


    As she spoke, she handed me the dirty but seemingly precious rabbit from her arms, her face full of


    sincerity.


    I was genuinely surprised that she would like this backpack, and couldn’t help but say, “No need, this


    backpack is for you, let’s consider it as us bing friends, okay?”


    The little girl hesitated for a few seconds, her small hand scratching at her body. After a long while, she


    pulled out a piece of candy from her cotton-padded jacket and handed it to me, saying, “Sister, this is


    for you.”


    I was somewhat surprised, then the corners of my mouth lifted, I epted the candy and handed her


    the backpack.


    It seemed that the little girl was very happy to get what she liked. She hugged her schoolbag and ran


    towards the ce where the children were taking a nap.


    I was genuinely surprised, standing up and looking at Walter, “How did you know she liked that


    backpack?”


    Walter’s expression was calm as he spoke, “She looked at that package many times, it’s hard for her


    not to know.”


    Uh…


    Alright, your observational skills were pretty good.


    After all the items were distributed, because it was snowing heavily outside, there was concern that the


    children would get sick-if they stayed outside too long, so they mostly yed indoors.


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    I truly didn’t have the talent to mingle with children, so I didn’t participate. It seemed that Walter was the


    same. When he didn’t speak, there was no difference between him and a piece of wood.


    Worried that his presence in the ssroom would affect the


    atmosphere, I left the ssroom with him and watched the snow in the corridor.


    “This ce is about to be demolished,” the person next to me suddenly said. I was bewildered, turning


    to look at him, “What?”


    He raised his eyebrows, speaking calmly again, “Thisnd belongs to the Hinton Group. It’s nned for


    the development of the new district. They have to move out within half a year.”


    I hadn’t expected him to suddenly bring this up. Looking at him, I said, “So many children, where could


    they possibly move to?”


    To rehouse these children, not only amodation was needed, but also food and daily necessities. If


    there was no help from outsiders, for the director, relying solely on state subsidies was not enough.


    Walter lowered his gaze to me, smiling faintly, “In your eyes, am I just a businessman devoid of


    humanity?”


    I pursed my lips, offering no exnation. It wasn’t that I missed him so much, it was just that there were


    so many children to be settled, which would be a considerable expense. Businessmen are profit-driven,


    and besides, thisnd originally belonged to the Hinton family. If these children were not settled and


    were forcibly moved away, it would not be unjustifiable.


    Seeing me silent, Walterughed helplessly, “Grandma has donated to many welfare homes over the


    years, she has arranged for their future.”


    Olddy.


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    I was taken aback, involuntarily recalling the events of ten years ago. Over these years, the olddy


    had either been donating to welfare homes or building hope primary schools in mountain viges. She


    had even donated quite a lot to temples and children in impoverished mountainous areas.


    Because of her inner guilt, the olddy almost spared no effort in doing charity work.


    Without telling him these things, I slowly strolled down the corridor, admiring the heavy snow outside,


    and thought to myself, “It would be good to properly ce these children and give them a different life.”


    Walter’s phone vibrated, he turned around to answer it, and Iy in the corridor admiring the snow


    scene.


    Unconsciously, I thought of the death of Alexander’s parents, which he had been investigating recently.


    I didn’t know how his investigation was going. I knew the whole story, but for some reason, I just


    couldn’t bring myself to speak about it.


    In my heart, it was tormenting. On one side was the trust of the Hinton family in me, on the other was


    the hundred lives that were concealed. Ten years had passed, even if I were to speak now, what could I


    possibly say?


    “Olivia, I’m sorry, I can’t give you a satisfactory answer, you’re a good girl.” A voice came from the


    nearby staircase, I was taken aback, this voice was indeed familiar.


    It was Alexander’s.


    Olivia?


    These two people were…


    A thought urred to me, I had intended to leave, but as I turned


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    around, I saw Marjorie approaching from not far away. She was looking around, presumably searching


    for someone,


    If I had approached her at that moment, I would have inevitably disturbed Olivia and Alexander. In


    almost an instant, after weighing the pros and cons, I stepped back and stood behind a stone pir,


    avoiding Marjorie’s line of sight.


    The sound of conversation continued toe from the stairwell.


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    It was Olivia’s voice, choked with disappointment, “So, you are rejecting me?”


    There was silence for a few seconds, then came Alexander’s cold voice, “Olivia, we’re not right for


    each other. It’s my fault. Maybe I should have made it clear from the start. I shouldn’t have led you on.


    I’m not a man suited for marriage, let alone for dating. I can’t give you the stability and security you


    want. Your affection, I’m sorry, I can’t reciprocate.”


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