Chapter 250
Joshua had been quiet for a few days, staying out of my life. However, the orphanage director unexpectedly called me. “Sierra, Mr. Sinclair came to the orphanage yesterday and adopted a little girl.”
“What?” My eyebrows shot up and I felt a twitch of unease.
The director continued, “Her name is Mia, she’s only seven. She arrived at the orphanage two years ago. Her father suspected her mother of cheating and killed her right in front of her. So, the child has some psychological issues, but the thing is … she looks a lot like you.”
I was stunned for a long time before hesitantly asking, “Sir, are you calling me because you’re worried Joshua has bad intentions toward her? I understand. I’ll keep an eye on it.”
“Yes. Sierra, I’m sorry to trouble you, but Mia has already been through so much. I don’t want her to suffer anymore.“}
I hung up the phone and pondered for a long time. Even though Joshua was a bit of a monster during that time after the car accident when I lost my memory, he doesn’t seem like a pervert in his everyday life. He shouldn’t be capable of hurting a little girl, but since the director asked me, I decided to check it out.
Joshua was surprised to see me, probably not expecting me to come to him. “Evelyn, you’re here! Have you thought things through? Or is there something you want to say? Come in, what would you like to drink?“>
I hesitated at the door. The smile on Joshua’s face faded. He looked at me and said with a wry smile, “Evelyn, can’t we even have tea as friends?”
“Okay.” I went inside. The house was just as empty as when I left. Joshua hadn’t replaced the things I threw away. Before I could say anything, Mia ran out. She was scared of the stranger and quickly ran away. Her small features did resemble mine.
I looked at Joshua with a meaningful glance. As if guessing what I was thinking, Joshua quickly said, “Her name is Mia, but I changed it to Joselyn. It means Joshua misses Evelyn. Don’t overthink it. I’m raising her as a daughter, nothing more. Just… consider it as if she were our child.”
Joshua didn’t seem to be lying, so I relaxed a little. After reminding him to treat Mia well, I was about to leave.
Joshua suddenly grabbed my hand. I turned to look at him and saw a look of pitiful desperation on his face for the first time. “Evelyn, please don’t go. Can’t you stay with me? I’ll transfer all my assets to you! Or anything you want, as long as I can do it! Evelyn, I can’t live without you.”
My heart softened a little, but I still pulled my hand away firmly. “Joshua, it’s too late. I don’t love you anymore.” After saying that, I turned to leave.}