The Disparity of Our Stars

I was the smartest and prettiest child in the entire orphanage. But everyone who wanted to adopt me ended up dying in bizarre ways, and the police questioned me, the sole witness, about what I had seen. “I don’t know either. It must all be an accident.” “There’s no one at home except for me and my parents.” I tried my best to suppress my smile and asked innocently, “It couldn’t be that I did all of this, could it?” I was the most popular orphan in the home, with countless people wanting to adopt me, but every family that took me in seemed to experience inexplicable misfortune. Just like my first set of adoptive parents, my second set passed away tragically in the third month of my adoption. With no one left to care for me, the social welfare agency had no choice but to return me to the orphanage. As I was leaving, the volunteer responsible for me expressed regret. “Emily is such a well-behaved child; it’s just that misfortune seems to target the unfortunate… “Finding her new adoptive parents under these circumstances won’t be easy. We’ll need your help to take care of her, and we’ll do our best to come by more often.” The volunteer patted my head, and I took a step forward, grasping Amelia’s hand softly, whispering, “Ms. White…” Amelia White, the head of the orphanage, had cold hands that were already beginning to bead with sweat. As I held her hand, I felt her tremble slightly. The volunteers hadn’t left yet, so she couldn’t just shake off my hand. “Don’t worry, Emily has been under my care since she was little. I’ll take good care of her.” In front of others, Amelia smiled and promised, but then she turned to desperately contact couples interested in adoption, trying every way to sell me. “Emily Grace is the most well-behaved child in our orphanage, exceptionally quiet, and never cries.” “What happened before… those were just accidents. She’s just a little girl who doesn’t understand. You can trust her to adopt her.” “No, no, Ms. White, that’s just too ominous.” “Exactly! The two families that adopted her have died. If this time it’s an accident, twice is just too strange.” Days passed, and Amelia returned defeated countless times, her expression growing darker each day. She dressed me in the prettiest dress, racking her brain to praise me, hoping that my adorable appearance would soften the hearts of potential adopters. At first, they were indeed moved, but upon learning about my past, they all shook their heads in rejection. “This child is just too unlucky. Death follows her everywhere. Is she really a jinx?” I listened to their murmurs, but I felt utterly unconcerned. Only I knew the truth. Those “accidents” were all my doing. My first set of adoptive parents was a glamorous couple known for their charitable work. Among the many children in the orphanage, they chose me at first sight, calling me an innocent little angel. It was after I followed them home that I discovered they were not philanthropists at all but traffickers who abducted beautiful children for pedophiles. Just three days after adopting me, they eagerly found a buyer, even choosing a secluded beach villa for the deal. “This little girl is the most obedient I’ve ever seen; she does whatever you ask. “Look at her! She’s more beautiful than any child star. She’s definitely worth the price.” “Isn’t that too expensive? I’ve heard she’s an orphan. You guys are making a fortune out of nothing here.” While they discussed my worth upstairs, I ignited the living room curtains and cut the gas line in the kitchen, quietly slipping out of the villa while no one was watching. That night, flames engulfed the house, leaving my adoptive parents and the buyer as charred corpses. My second set of adoptive parents, unable to have children, had always wanted to adopt. However, most of the boys in the orphanage were disabled and abandoned due to health issues. After much selection, even though I wasn’t the boy they wanted, they took me home because I was smart and well-behaved. At first, they treated me decently. My adoptive father would take me to the amusement park for a day of fun, and my adoptive mother would sweetly give me a goodnight kiss before bed. In that short time, I experienced the warmth of family life. But everything changed one fateful night when my adoptive father climbed into my bed. He was a monster, intending to violate me while drunk. I fought back with all my strength, striking him with a vase, and then turned to my adoptive mother to cry for help. But instead of comfort, she beat me fiercely, calling me a shameless child for enticing my own adoptive father, saying she would sell me to a village for old men. With no other choice, I slipped some antibiotics into my father’s drink and secretly hid my mother’s heart medication. The next day, they were found dead in the house, and I was returned to the orphanage once more. From that day, no one had wanted to adopt me. The other children in the orphanage avoided playing with me, scattering like birds when they saw me return. Only a tall boy named Daniel Reed stood his ground, theatrically shouting, “The jinx Emily is back again! “Your adopters all died. Will your bad luck infect us too?” I ignored him and sat in the shade, flipping through a picture book. Daniel, seeking attention and spurred on by the onlookers, grew red in the face and picked up a stone to throw at me. The stone struck my forehead, blood streaming down and staining the pure white pages. I looked up at Daniel, whose face was round and puffy, his slanted eyes gleaming with malicious delight. Daniel had just arrived at the orphanage last month. The caregivers said he had aggression-related genes, characterized by a volatile temper and poor academic ability. Yet Daniel took pride in this. He wielded his size to bully other children in the orphanage. The children were all afraid of him and dared not resist. “Emily! What’s going on here?” A caregiver noticed the commotion, hastily setting down her work to rush over. In the crowd of children, Daniel was a bully, but in front of adults, he was nothing more than a coward. I tilted my head, watching as Daniel was reprimanded, suddenly recalling the harsh words of my second adoptive mother. “You’ve always been so malicious. It’s clear you’re born bad.” In that light, Daniel must also be bad, but we were not the same. He was simply too foolish. But that was not a reason I could forgive him. As night fell, everyone in the orphanage drifted into a deep sleep. I tiptoed quietly to the boys’ dormitory. Daniel had a volatile temperament; even the slightest annoyance could set him off, and no child wanted to share a room with him. Thus, in the spacious dormitory, only his heavy snoring broke the silence. I stood silently at his bedside and, without hesitation, brought my eyebrow knife down toward his forehead. The pain jolted Daniel awake. As he opened his eyes and saw me, a short, piercing scream was muffled by my pillow. The sharp blade slid down until it rested against his neck. A slight movement could draw blood. The once arrogant look on Daniel’s face was replaced by sheer terror. Trembling, he barely managed to croak out, “W-what do you want?” “I’m here to give you a gift.” I smiled as I tossed the plastic bag onto him, revealing a dissected, bloodied white mouse inside. Blood seeped across Daniel’s bedding, and he shuddered violently, filling the room with the stench of urine. I remained unfazed, softly speaking as I did with the adopters. “Please don’t hurt me anymore, okay?” The next morning, I overheard whispers from the caregiver about Daniel’s twisted psyche. “No wonder they say Daniel has violent genes. That Daniel was secretly dissecting mice in the dorm last night, and his bed was covered in blood!” “That’s downright psychotic, so terrifying!” The caregiver bandaged my forehead, cautioning, “Emily, you must never play with such bad kids again.” I nodded obediently, but just as I wanted to ask for more details, a girl rushed up to me, panting. “Emily, there you are! Ms. White is looking for you.” “Someone wants to adopt you! Hurry to the office!” I paused briefly, then quickly said goodbye to the caregiver. Amelia’s office wasn’t spacious, but when I knocked and entered, I found a crowd packed inside. Cameras and lighting equipment made it feel like a film set. “Oh my, is this Emily?” A beautiful woman sprang to her feet the moment she saw me. She gently stroked my face, concern etched on her features. “What happened to your forehead?” I felt a bit lost and instinctively glanced at Amelia. Amelia’s eyes were cold as a snake as if she could see through me completely. I knew she had to be aware of Daniel’s actions, yet she didn’t pursue the issue, her expression softening once more. “This is Isabella Clarke and Joshua Clarke, the couple who will be adopting you. Say hello!” Amelia introduced them with a smile. “They’re famous influencers and came all the way here after hearing about you.” “Hi, I’m Emily.” I flashed my sweetest, most obedient smile. The photographer hurried to adjust his angles. “Move closer together and have a chat.” Joshua and Isabella exchanged glances, smiling as they pulled me closer to sit beside them. “Good girl, why are you called Emily White?” “Emily has been in the orphanage since she was born, so she has always taken my surname.” Amelia interjected, answering for me, “I named her, hoping she’d grow into a gentle and well-behaved girl.” Isabella nodded, her voice soft. “She truly is a lovely child. Emily, would you like to come with us?” “I would.” I paused, then added, “I’m very happy to be adopted by you.” The photographer nodded in satisfaction and urged, “Hug! Come on, hug again!” I blinked, throwing myself into Isabella’s warm embrace, yet a cold smile crept into my heart. I thought to myself, “I’m not a gentle or obedient girl at all. Ms. White once said I was the child of a devil, abandoned by God. God despises me. That’s why everyone hates me.”

Isabella and Joshua were a well-known influencer couple on a short video platform. A few months ago, they faced widespread backlash for selling substandard products, and to redeem their image, they decided to adopt a child from an orphanage. Amelia was well aware of their motives, but she was eager to get me out of the orphanage, and she would probably have accepted anyone, even a beggar. However, I didn’t care whether the couple was genuine. To ensure a better life in my new home, I quickly began calling them “Mom” and “Dad” as soon as we were in the car. They were delighted to hear this, and even the photographer captured several clips to help improve their tarnished reputation online. “This little girl is both obedient and photogenic. You’ve struck gold!” “Of course! I searched all over the city’s orphanages and picked the prettiest one.” Joshua boasted, waving his phone. “The online response has been great. We just posted the video and already have collaboration offers rolling in!” “Exactly! You’re so smart, darling!” Isabella beamed, playfully nudging Joshua. “Our previous partners said they won’t terminate our contract for now, and they even want Emily to model children’s clothes.” “Making money is great, but I feel like her face looks familiar…” Joshua scrutinized my features, his brows slightly furrowing. Isabella shrugged it off, saying, “What do you know? Beautiful girls all look alike. Emily is so pretty. She resembles some of those popular actresses.” “That’s true! Let’s shoot a few more videos and see if we can get more children’s clothing ads!” They knew the internet had no memory. From a scandal-ridden internet celebrity to a rare kind-hearted couple, it was just a matter of a few days. After learning they were indeed adopting me, the online community became much more forgiving. Several sets of children’s clothing featuring me sold out quickly, bringing profits to both the manufacturers and the platform hosts. I felt like a robot, complying with Joshua and Isabella’s every demand as we filmed video after video, from dusk till dawn, changing outfits endlessly. If anything wasn’t perfect, we had to start over. “Why are you yawning again?” Joshua pinched me hard, and I shuddered, instantly becoming wide awake. “Sorry, Dad, I’m a bit tired.” “No sleeping! If you can’t handle this little hardship, do you think I’m raising you just to eat for free?” I held back tears, afraid to speak. After becoming my adoptive father, Joshua was no longer the kind man I remembered. If I failed to complete the filming tasks, I wouldn’t be allowed to eat or sleep, and if I slacked off, I’d face harsh reprimands. But Amelia had said they were my parents, and I was a good child who had to obey them. “What are you doing? Don’t pinch her!” Isabella shot Joshua a glare and tugged at my sleeves. “What if it shows in the video and the viewers notice?” “Emily, be a good girl; finish these few outfits and then you can sleep.” Isabella soothed me and signaled to the photographer to keep filming. I obediently followed the photographer’s directions, holding poses until my legs felt unsteady before being allowed to rest. The photographer, Joshua, and Isabella were busy reviewing the photos, leaving me alone on the sofa and sipping hot water to warm my frozen hands and feet. “Emily looks great on camera, but has she grown recently? Her clothes need to be a size up.” The photographer glanced at me, sighing knowingly. “If she ages out of being a child model, she won’t be valuable anymore. You all better find her other options quickly.” Joshua secured a few more advertisement deals for me, but unlike the previous children’s clothing, these were for pajamas, swimwear, and underwear. “Isn’t this dress a bit short?” Isabella frowned as she held up a flimsy lace nightgown. “Tell the manufacturer to send a larger size.” “Why change? This size fits perfectly!” Joshua snatched the dress and held it up to me, grinning. “This is a new opportunity. The profits will be huge.” I crouched by the fish tank, watching the goldfish swim, and Joshua’s lewd smile reflected on the glass made me feel uneasy, prompting me to voice my discomfort. “Dad, I don’t want to wear this dress.” Joshua threw me harshly to the ground, grabbing my hair and forcing me to look at him. “What do you think you are? “Are you going to film or not? If not, get the hell out of here!” “Oh, don’t pull her hair. She still needs to get styled.” Isabella interjected quickly, stopping him to pull my hair as if it were a precious item. “Look what you’ve done! We’ll have to curl it again.” Joshua, frustrated by Isabella’s intervention, flipped the glass fish tank over. The goldfish flopped helplessly on the floor, gasping for air, and within moments, the housekeeper swept them, along with shards of glass, into the trash. Watching the goldfish lose their life, I instinctively glared at Joshua, trembling all over. “Dad, you killed the goldfish.” Joshua was taken aback by my reaction, but he raised an eyebrow and sneered, “Two worthless fish dying doesn’t matter. I haven’t even electrocuted them yet. You know about the kids sent to the correctional center, right? If they misbehave, they get shocked. “If you don’t behave, I’ll find an electric chair for you to join those dead fish. “Isabella, stop dawdling! Hurry up and change her clothes and do her makeup. Mr. Harris is coming over soon to take her photos. “Let’s finish quickly; I have a party to attend tonight.” Isabella nodded, pulling me into the room. The heavy makeup and tight nightgown felt like a second, greasy skin clinging to me, making me want to gag. But Isabella seemed oblivious, measuring my chest disdainfully as she muttered, “Little kids don’t have curves, and this outfit won’t hold up. You need to get some hormones… “Just behave when the photographer takes your picture. Do whatever poses he asks. “If you do well this time, we’ll take you to the amusement park.” I felt like a soulless doll as Isabella pushed me out the door, where William Harris waited with his camera in hand. When he saw my outfit, he couldn’t help but give a thumbs-up. “Joshua, you really nailed it.” “Once child models age out, they usually fade away. You’ve found a unique angle here.” William circled around me, grinning as he said, “Don’t worry, I’ll make sure Emily becomes a big online star too.” I felt his greasy hand resting on my waist, and I forced a smile, suppressing my disgust. “Thank you, Mr. Harris.” The photos spread like wildfire online, but they weren’t your typical nightgown ads. They were marketed as everyday vlogs documenting life. Some fans sensed something was off and flooded the comments. [Why is she dressed so maturely? That dress is way too short and form-fitting.] [Aren’t they just profiting off a child? This couple has gone mad for money.] [Reported.] Isabella didn’t ignore these comments; she even posted a clarification in response to the criticism. [Emily had just reached the age when she loved trying on her mother’s clothes. Every girl goes through that phase, experimenting with makeup and high heels. She’s still a child. We should be more understanding.] Once she said that the comments took a sharp turn. Instead of stopping the criticism, it only fueled the flames. Many brands saw an opportunity and started reaching out, even suggesting I do live streams to sell products, but only if I continued wearing those age-inappropriate outfits to boost the hype. “What a bunch of clueless idiots. They just don’t appreciate it. “I’m showing them these tantalizing photos, and they’re pretending to be shocked?” Joshua scrolled through the comments, satisfied. “Where there’s heat, there’s traffic. That’s cash!” I sat beside him, watching him browse through messages until he reached a solitary comment at the very bottom. [Is it just me, or does this little girl look a lot like that serial killer from years ago?] “A killer?” Joshua’s brow furrowed, and he turned to scrutinize me for a moment before asking, “Do you know who your real mother is?” “No, I’ve been in an orphanage since I was little.” I answered honestly, but Joshua clearly didn’t believe me. He hurriedly opened a search engine, looking up that murder case from over a decade ago. “Damn it, you can’t really be the daughter of a killer, can you?” “What did you say? A killer?” Isabella leaned closer, tossing her bag onto the sofa as she commanded, “Emily, come over and massage my legs. I’m exhausted from shopping all day.” I obediently knelt at her feet and began to massage her legs while Joshua, with a grim expression, threw his phone in front of Isabella. The screen displayed a sensational headline crafted by the media. “The Century’s Most Ruthless Female Serial Killer, Using Her Beauty to Kill Five Men, Still at Large.” “Isabella, do you think they look alike?” Isabella took the phone, scrutinizing our faces for similarities. After a moment, she said, “There is a resemblance. Could she be her biological mother?” “I think it’s highly likely. I thought I found gold, but it turns out I might have stumbled upon a potential criminal.” Joshua’s expression darkened, and he kicked me. “No wonder I always thought she was cunning. She spends all day reading books. Who knows what wicked ideas she’s harboring? “We can’t keep her around; what if her mother comes looking for her?” Isabella’s eyes darted around, and suddenly, she patted Joshua’s arm, looking at me with a sly smile. “What’s there to worry about? Emily is very well-behaved, right? “Sweetheart, how can you be so naive at a time like this? This is a golden opportunity! “Years have passed. Who knows if that female killer is even still alive? We can’t verify anything, and this could be used to create a buzz again—it’ll definitely be a huge profit.” Despite Isabella’s enthusiasm, Joshua remained suspicious of me. He began digging into my past, investigating the two families I had lived with and repeatedly confirming the circumstances of their deaths. However, the police had closed the cases as accidents, and the neighbors had generally spoken well of me, so he found no evidence of anything amiss. In the end, he could only warn me not to harbor any ill intentions. I was currently gaining popularity online, attracting interest from several brands. Joshua spent his days flitting between various social events, returning home each night drunk. Isabella initially showed some concern, but soon, she lost interest, choosing to spend her time at clubs with friends, popping champagne with male models, and rarely being home. Alcohol served as a comforting escape for many middle-aged men, helping them forget their worries. But for me, it became a useful tool. I watched as a drunken Joshua collapsed on the sofa, and William, panting, suggested, “Emily, your dad has had too much to drink. Why don’t you call your mom?” I smiled and nodded in agreement before kindly helping Joshua to the bathroom. “Dad, you should take a shower. I’ve already run the water for you.” “Shower? Yes, I need to shower, and then keep drinking!” Joshua, dazed, began to undress and stumbled into the tub. Through his haze, he saw my silhouette and mumbled, “You little brat, don’t you dare think of anything sneaky! I’ll make you pay for it! “You’re too sneaky. In a few years, I’ll send you out to be a stripper.” “Dad, you’re drunk.” I interrupted Joshua’s words and then adjusted his posture. The damp clothes clinging to his body were not comfortable, but Joshua was so drunk that he didn’t care about these things and soon fell back asleep. Isabella’s new hairdryer was sitting on the sink. I casually plugged it in, turned it on, and tossed it into the bathtub. I knew water conducted electricity, and electricity could kill. Just like they said, those who misbehave would be shocked. A shrill scream came through, and Joshua’s eyes rolled back. His body convulsed and collapsed into the bathtub, just like the dead goldfish before. I checked his pulse, humming a tune as I removed my disposable gloves and turned to call Amelia. “Hello, who is this?” “Ms. White, it’s me.” I greeted her cheerfully and whispered, “My dad is dead. I might have to go back to the orphanage.”

The police covered the suddenly deceased Joshua with a white sheet and carried him out. Isabella, who rushed over from another man’s tender embrace upon hearing the news, slapped me as soon as she arrived, screaming and cursing, “Did you do it? You little bitch. You kill him! “Murderer! You’re a murderer! Just like your mother, you’re a murderer!” I covered my face and hid behind the female police officer, tears streaming down my cheeks. “Madam, please calm down.” The female police officer quickly embraced me, frowning and explaining, “Your husband died of an accidental electric shock while using a hairdryer in the bath.” “Accidental electric shock, how could such a coincidence happen, she did it! She’s the daughter of a murderer, she’s a devil!” Isabella shakily took out her phone and handed it to the female police officer, sharply saying, “Look! They look exactly the same!” The female police officer glanced at the web page, but she didn’t seem to care. She said coldly, “Madam, I know you’re very sad, but don’t vent your anger on the child.” Isabella’s bloodshot eyes stared at me fiercely; the female police officer was stunned for a moment and silently pulled me further away. “Wait and see! “I will catch you! I will make you pay for it!” The female police officer looked a bit scared as she watched Isabella turn and leave and squat down to comfort me, saying, “Good girl, don’t be afraid.” “Why does my mom hate me so much, I’m really not a murderer.” I sobbed quietly in the arms of the female police officer, “Clearly, my parents had me take photos and videos, and they even made me wear such revealing clothes… why do they say I’m a murderer?” “What?” The female police officer frowned and said seriously, “What did they do to you? “Don’t worry, I’m a police officer, you tell me what happened, and I will definitely help you.” I told the female police officer about my previous experiences without hesitation, and as expected, I received a sympathetic look and comfort from her. Isabella’s mental state was not very stable, to begin with, and she was very likely to harm me. With the help of the female police officer, I left home smoothly and declined the police station’s suggestion to temporarily place me and returned to the orphanage again. Amelia was waiting outside early in the morning, and her face looked obviously ugly when she saw me getting out of the police car. “Ms. White, I’m back.” I took the initiative to hug Amelia, and the female police officer nodded with satisfaction, “It’s really a trouble for you to take care of her for a while.” “It’s okay, it’s not a trouble at all.” Amelia smiled reluctantly, and she patted my hand. It was not until the police left that her true color was completely revealed. “What did you do again! Are you crazy? Didn’t I tell you to listen to them?” “Ms. White, isn’t this what you taught me?” I looked at the irritable Amelia and asked doubtfully, “Didn’t you say that bad people should be killed? “I was obedient. I cooperated with mom and dad to take photos and videos and helped them make money, but they were not good to me. They didn’t let me sleep, didn’t let me eat, they killed my favorite little goldfish, aren’t they bad people? “Ms. White, didn’t you praise me for burning to death those human traffickers who were selling children under the guise of adoption?” Amelia’s face became uglier and uglier; she was like a chicken with its neck pinched and couldn’t say a word for a long time. “Yes, I let you burn to death those demons who were trafficking children under the guise of adoption, but I didn’t let you continue to kill people! “Do you know what you’re doing now? This is a crime! “You killed six people, and you are an unmitigated devil! “God will never forgive you, you will never go to heaven, you will go to hell!” I calmly watched her collapse and go mad in front of me, and threw another bomb at her again. “I am not a devil. “Isabella said I am the daughter of a serial killer.” “Ms. White, so you can’t go to heaven either.” After several months, I saw Isabella again after a long time. Since Joshua’s accidental death and my return to the orphanage, the online public opinion has been fermenting more and more, and the internet celebrity account they used to operate has become a mess. Coupled with the liquidated damages from major manufacturers, Isabella is in debt and has to be busy investigating my background and paying off debts. Her once carefully maintained face has become haggard. After all these days of busy work, she finally returned to the orphanage. “Come here, kid.” I squatted in the corner and watched the fully armed Isabella call Daniel, who passed by. She took out a handful of candy and stuffed it into Daniel’s arms, squatted down, and asked about my situation, “Do you know Emily? What did she do in the orphanage before? Would she bully other kids?” Since being disciplined by me, Daniel has been much more honest. Hearing my name, he subconsciously shuddered and stammered, “No… none, she’s good.” Isabella frowned and was not satisfied with his answer, and then asked, “Where is your dean?” “Ms. White is in the equipment room, the room at the end of the left is.” Isabella did not doubt it, got up, picked up her bag, and quickly walked towards the equipment room. I followed her slowly until I saw her close the door; I touched the smartphone in my arms and boldly listened to the door. “Ms. White, it’s me, I want to ask you about Emily today.” “You are Mrs. Clarke, right?” Amelia asked in surprise and then said, “What’s the matter? Is Emily disobedient? “She is the most obedient and sensible child in the orphanage.” Isabella didn’t buy this. She sneered and replied, “Have you seen the news? Emily killed my husband, and now she is back to your orphanage.” “Murder?” Amelia’s eyes widened in surprise, “How could it be, is there any misunderstanding? She is still just a child.” “She is a child, but her mother is a serial killer, who knows if she has inherited her mother’s antisocial genes?” Isabella’s face became uglier and uglier. She stared at Amelia coldly and said coldly, “I just want to know where her mother is now!” “Emily is an orphan, she was thrown at the door of the orphanage not long after she was born, I don’t even know who her mother is.” “Are you still daring to argue until now!” Isabella angrily took out a photo from her wallet and threw it in front of Amelia. “This is a photo of Emily and her mother, right? It was taken in the garden behind your orphanage! “She must still be in your orphanage now, I’m going to call the police, let the police check you all up and down!” “You’re mistaken, I really don’t know.” Amelia was shocked for a moment, then quickly returned to normal. She explained, “The child in this photo may not be Emily. It might be some other child. “If you still don’t believe it, you can take a look at the files behind, there are records of all the children in the orphanage.” Isabella was stunned by the words. She turned to the side and looked behind her according to the direction of Amelia’s finger. A sharp knife flashed a cold light at this moment, suddenly stabbed towards her heart! Blood gushed out, drawing a blood flower on the door. “You? Someone, help…” “Bitch, you know too much!” Amelia pressed Isabella to the ground, stabbing her arteries one after another until Isabella was completely out of breath. She finally stopped. I was scared and covered my mouth, subconsciously wanting to retreat, but I was tripped by the broken stone at the door and made a sound. “Who’s there?!” Amelia pulled open the equipment room door, her hand still holding the sharp knife with bloodstains. She saw me outside and showed me a ferocious smile. “Emily, it’s you.” “Good girl, come to mom, don’t you always like me?” I kept retreating, kneeling on the ground and begging, “Ms. White, don’t kill me…” “You are a disaster. Living will only bring me endless trouble! “I went through all the trouble of having plastic surgery to look like this, just to have a peaceful life, and now it’s all ruined by you! “If it weren’t for you! Why would I be suspected by that bitch, it’s all because of you!” Amelia raised the sharp knife in her hand high towards me. The next moment, blood splashed. Warm blood dripped on my face. A bullet hit Amelia’s forehead. “Mom, mom…” At the moment when Amelia fell to the ground, I rushed past her to the equipment room, hugging Isabella’s body and crying bitterly. “The criminal has been shot dead. Let the forensic doctors come over! “There’s another dead person inside! “Hurry up! Come on, someone take care of the child, don’t let her destroy the scene!” “Emily, let’s go out first, don’t delay the police work here.” The police hurriedly pulled me away, regardless of the pungent smell of blood on my body, gently holding me in his arms and patting my back, “As soon as we received your alarm call, we came over, fortunately you are fine, the bad guy has been shot dead, you can rest assured.” I shivered and looked at Amelia lying in a pool of blood and said with lingering fear, “I saw Ms. White killing my mother, and she wanted to kill me…” “Emily, you are safe now, don’t be afraid, tell me, what happened?” “I don’t know. I only know that Isabella and Amelia had a quarrel, saying that my dad’s death was because of adopting me, and Amelia was angry and stabbed Isabella with a knife. “Is this my fault? Because of me…my mother and Amelia dead…” The police sighed and said softly, “This is not your fault.” “Can I see my mother one last time?” I lay on the female police officer, tearfully looking at the police coming in and out of the equipment room; the bodies were all tightly covered with white cloth, and the only thing that could be seen was the blood that soaked through the cloth. “Don’t look, Emily, let the nurse take you to take a bath and change your clothes, you go to sleep first, okay?” I obediently nodded and let the female police officer hand me over to the nurse. Taking advantage of the nurse who was going to prepare clothes for me, I found Daniel, who had been secretly following me. He looked at me with fear, and his legs were trembling, but because of my command, he had to stand in place. I looked at Daniel’s somewhat yellow fingers and casually asked, “Do you have a lighter?” Daniel was startled and quickly nodded, tremblingly taking out the lighter from his pocket and handing it to me. I took out the photo that had been hidden in my pocket, which was still stained with dried blood, which I got when I rushed over to hug Isabella’s body. The photo was licked by flames, gradually burning until it turned to ashes. From then on, no one would know Amelia’s past. I thought no one would say I was the daughter of a murderer anymore. Daniel looked at me in horror and laughed, “Amelia and your adoptive parents are all dead, how can you laugh so happily?” “It doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter…” I looked at the media reporters who rushed to the news outside the window and said with a smile, “I will have new parents soon.” I thought, “The guilty cannot enter heaven. But tonight, please sleep peacefully. Good night, my dear mother.”

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