I was classmates with the hero of a redemption novel back in the orphanage. At ten years old, Xavier Stone was already showing signs of being a total psycho. He wouldn't let anyone touch his toys, even if he smashed them to bits. He pushed me down to steal my food and even choked me with a vicious look in his eyes. None of the kids at the orphanage liked him. But the bullet comments floating in my vision loved him. [Aw, the hero already loves his White Moonlight! Bullying her is just his possessiveness showing.] [Too bad he gets adopted by a billionaire in a few days. He won't meet the White Moonlight again for ten years, when she's working at a convenience store...] [Cult shippers get out! Official couple only! The hero needs the sunshine heroine to redeem him!] [The White Moonlight is trash! She frames the heroine later and competes with her. She deserved to be killed by the hero!] My face twisted with jealousy. Screw that! Why does Xavier get adopted by a billionaire while I'm stuck working at a convenience store?! We're both orphans! I refuse to accept this. So, I spiked Xavier's water with laxatives. 1 "Someone's coming to adopt?" The news exploded among the kids like a thunderclap. As the noise grew, Mr. King slammed his hand on the chalkboard, face dark. "Quiet! Quiet!" "Look at you all. Missing limbs, crooked eyes. Even if someone comes, who would want you?" "If you don't shut up, no dinner tonight!" The crowd went silent instantly. I sat primly on my little stool, my eyes wandering until they landed on Xavier behind me. He sat with tight lips and a cold, dead expression. But he was undeniably beautiful, sharp and striking. Noticing my gaze, Xavier's face darkened further. "What are you looking at? I'll gouge your eyes out." [Baby hero is jealous and shy hahaha~] [So sweet! I want 500 more episodes of kindergarten life~] Are these people insane? This is sweet? I turned my head. Suddenly, my ponytail was yanked hard! "Ouch!" I fell backward, landing hard on my butt, nearly banging my head on the floor. The noise was loud. I sat there, stunned, meeting Mr. King's furious gaze. He stormed over. Slap! He slapped Xavier hard across the face! "You little punk! Why did you hit Yu? Speak! Are you mute?!" The slap was heavy. A red mark bloomed on Xavier's pale face. But he just kept his lips pressed tight, staring at Mr. King with dark, ghostly eyes. Xavier was notoriously unlikeable in the orphanage. But the comments saw it differently. [Who's shipping the White Moonlight? The hero was just teasing her, and she rolled her eyes at him?] [Boys his age don't know better. Shouldn't girls be more understanding?] [What White Moonlight? That's a total green tea b*tch! Crying to the teacher!] I wiped my tears and struggled to stand. "I'm fine," I said, eyes red, forcing a smile at Mr. King. "Mr. King, don't be mad. Don't blame Xavier..." As I spoke, I "accidentally" revealed the scrape on my arm. People hate "green tea" b*tches because they aren't the ones being charmed. Mr. King hurriedly found a band-aid, sighing as he patted my head. "Silly girl, why are you so kind?" He looked at Xavier, his expression turning dark. "Go to the solitary room for three days!" The solitary room was the orphanage's punishment cell. Three days. Just enough to miss the adoption. 2 Unfortunately, I miscalculated. That night, the Director scolded Mr. King and released Xavier. Mr. King bought me a pack of fruit gummies. "The Director said there aren't many healthy kids..." "Xavier is good-looking and a boy. Someone will want him." I ate the candy, staring at the floor. Xavier was withdrawn and violent. I thought my plan was foolproof. I didn't expect the Director to still want to adopt him out. Or maybe she just wanted to get rid of him before he caused more trouble. I looked up and gave Mr. King a sweet smile. "Thanks, Mr. King. It's okay, I know you meant well. Xavier is so handsome, he'll find a good home! I'm happy for him!" Mr. King sighed, reaching out as if to touch my chest. His hand trembled in mid-air. After a long moment, as if burned, he changed direction and patted my head. "But..." "But what?" I looked up, smiling innocently. "Teacher, can I go out for a bit?" 3 Afternoon. Two large fans buzzed incessantly, the heat making everyone drowsy. I glanced at Xavier's empty bed and tiptoed out. While others slept, I was poisoning Xavier. Colorless, tasteless laxatives. The pharmacy lady swore it cured her mom's month-long constipation. Xavier was a germaphobe. He never shared cups. Watching the powder dissolve in his dark blue cup, I breathed a sigh of relief. A few days ago, I learned Xavier's entire life story from the chaotic bullet comments. Parents died when he was eight. Adopted by a billionaire at ten. Master's degree at twenty. Interned at the family company at twenty-one. Executive director at twenty-three. Venture capital success, famous on Wall Street. The billionaire treated this adopted son better than his own flesh and blood, handing over the company. Even his childhood trauma was healed by the "sunshine heroine" who relentlessly pursued him in the name of redemption. I was mad with jealousy. Why? God, are you a man? Do you love men that much? Is Xavier your grandson? I shook my hand, adding more powder. If the billionaire wants a child... Why can't it be me? A cold voice suddenly spoke. I turned to see Xavier standing in the doorway, his beautiful, ghostly face staring straight at me. "What are you doing?" 4 What am I doing? Drugging you, obviously. I pulled the corners of my mouth into an innocent smile and whispered, "Sorry." Xavier froze. "Yesterday was my fault. I shouldn't have peeked at you." I lowered my lashes, voice soft. "But you're so good-looking, I couldn't help it. You hate that, right? Sorry." "I won't do it again." "The Director said you like orange juice. I begged Mr. King to buy a packet of orange powder when he went out." I tore the packet open in front of him and poured it in. "Sorry, I can't afford real juice." I handed the cup to Xavier, smiling purely. "Can you forgive me?" I noticed days ago that the comments only appeared when Xavier was around. Sure enough. [The White Moonlight is so good! I never doubted her!] [Did anyone notice the plot changed? Original story didn't have this scene.] [Who cares? I only ship the couple! If the hero gets redeemed by the White Moonlight, that works too, heehee.] Redemption? Why should I exhaust myself, giving everything to save a man? I don't have a saint complex. If anyone needs saving, it's me. Xavier took the cup. He stared at the pale orange liquid, thinking. He slowly raised it to his lips. The stone in my heart was about to drop— Crash. The cup hit the floor, liquid splashing everywhere. Xavier's expression was indifferent. He kicked the cup away and said calmly: "I don't like people touching my things. Dirty." "But thanks. I don't like orange juice. I like coffee." You son of a— My sweet smile almost cracked. I ground my molars. The next second, a figure appeared at the door, shoving Xavier aside. Mr. King looked at me and shouted: "Everyone up! The adopters are here!" 5 The kids lined up. I stood at the front, watching the billionaire couple step out of a Rolls Royce. The comments were ecstatic. [Here it comes! The turning point of the hero's life!] I looked at Xavier. Expressionless, staring at his toes, slouching. He stood out. The billionaire's gaze swept over the kids and landed on him. She whispered something to Mr. King. Mr. King forced a smile. "That child... his parents died in an accident. No family wanted him, so he came here." "But his personality is a bit problematic, too withdrawn..." Mrs. Sterling's gaze wandered over Xavier, then suddenly landed on me. [Mrs. Sterling is kinda tragic too. She decided to adopt to build good karma because her daughter went missing...] [Her daughter was four when she got lost. She was with her older brother, so Mrs. Sterling always blamed him.] [Her daughter actually looked a bit like the White Moonlight...] I took a step forward. My eyes met Mrs. Sterling's. I blinked and blurted out: "Mommy..."
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