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Adopting a Firecracker
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The aloof CEO and his childhood sweetheart bring the tragic novel's female lead to an orphanage to adopt a child. All the children pounce on the childhood sweetheart, saying, "Mommy, pick me! Pick me!" The viewers' comments come flooding in. "She can't birth her own child, and now even the orphans don't want her. The tragic female lead is truly pitiful, humiliated by both her husband and his childhood sweetheart!" "The childhood sweetheart keeps winning—spoiled by the CEO, and the orphans scramble to call her 'Mom.' The female lead is nothing but a piece of decor." "It's not tragic enough! Make her even more miserable! It's even better if she cries on the spot so that later, when the CEO recalls this scene, he'll have to work double time to win his wife back!" I glare at the comments, feeling so mad that my short legs push me forward, landing me right in front of the ignored female lead. I tug at her sleeve. "Missy, can you make stew?" The female lead freezes up. "I… I can." My eyes light up with joy. "That's it then! That's exactly what I love. I'll go with you!"
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Xander looked at Mom's back as she turned and kept working with that resolute posture of hers. It finally made him realize he had completely lost her.…Mom's business flourished. With her hard work and good cooking skills, she saved enough money to rent a small storefront on a street not far from the orphanage.A red sign with yellow characters was hung up—"Jelly's Stew Shop."The tiny shop had just a few tables, and a huge iron pot always simmered on the stove, stewing all sorts of meats. The rich aroma filled the whole street, and business was booming.Smiles appeared more often on Mom's face, and she looked more energetic.She was no longer the pale and melancholic "Mrs. McNeil" from the McNeils, but the lively owner "Ms. Dawson".With a steady income and a home, Mom gathered her courage again and submitted another adoption application to the orphanage.In the orphanage, the person in charge looked at the papers and frowned, seemingly troubled."Ms. Dawson, we understand your situa
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Xander's phone rang just then. It was the men's health specialist from the private hospital he often visited."Mr. McNeil, I'm sorry to disturb you so late. The results of the comprehensive re-examination you took last week are out, and the situation doesn't look good."The doctor's tone sounded heavy yet professional. "Your sperm motility… has already fallen below the critical threshold of normal, and the rate of abnormal morphology is extremely high. Combined with your previous medical history, the clear diagnosis is severe oligospermia and asthenospermia."With your current condition, the possibility of natural conception is… Near zero."The smile on Xander's face instantly froze, and he sobered up at once."What? Near zero? That's impossible! Serena… She's pregnant!"He almost roared his words out, and his voice trembled with disbelief.The doctor on the other end was silent for a moment, then spoke with even more caution. "Mr. McNeil, I understand how you feel. But medical
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Mom gripped the phone so tightly that her knuckles turned white. She looked up at the gray sky, then back toward the orphanage, as if she could see my hopeful face through the walls.She took a deep breath before speaking clearly and firmly. "Xander, listen carefully. Even if I can't find a job and have to set up a food stall, I'll never step one foot into the McNeil residence ever again! Sal and I won't starve! Stay away from us!"After saying that, she hung up right away and blocked his number.…A few days later, a small stall was set up outside the orphanage's big iron gate. An old cart, a blazing coal stove, and on top of it stood a shiny big iron pot!Mom wore a faded apron and had her hair neatly tied up. She began selling some authentic Southern delicacies—country-fried chicken, flapjacks, and hearty macaroni and cheese. And what was the most eye-catching was the pot bubbling away with…Although it wasn't finished yet, the rich aroma of gumbo forcefully drifted through th
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Jessica, holding the phone, stiffened up. She was almost begging when she said, "Ms. West! Please! Make an exception! I'll find a job soon! I'll rent a house! I—""I'm sorry, Ms. Dawson. Rules are rules." Georgia's voice was firm, leaving no room for compromise. "Please be understanding. We have to be responsible for the child. We'll send someone to pick her up this afternoon."The call was then ended. Mom looked at me. A wave of despair and helplessness instantly overwhelmed her.She covered her face and broke down in tears. I stretched out my hand and pried her hands away from her face. She lifted her tear-streaked face that was filled with despair and guilt."Sweetie, I'm sorry. I'm useless. I…"I wiped away the tears on her face, then gripped her cold fingers tightly. There wasn't a trace of fear on my face—only a bright gap-toothed grin.In my loudest voice, laced thick with my country accent, I said, "What'cha cryin' for, Mom? It ain't such a big deal! So what if the adoption's g
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"Jessica, don't you agree? We can't really let her dress like a princess, right? That would just look ridiculous," Serena said with a sneer.Jessica's expression darkened. She wanted to speak up, but Xander's cold glare stopped her."Serena is right. The kid should know her place and not fantasize a
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I nodded vigorously. With my small body standing straight and a firm gaze, I said, "I'll go with you to eat stew!""Jessica, don't be impulsive," Xander finally said in an icy tone. He frowned as he glanced at me with disgust, as if he were looking at some trash by the roadside."This child is crass
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Mom nodded instinctively. "I will.""That's settled, then! As long as there's food to eat, I'd be happy to follow ya!" I threw my arms around her and rubbed against her cold neck. "Mom, don't stay here and let people bully you anymore. My heart aches so much for you. They're so cruel, always bullyi
Adopting a Firecracker Chapter 4
"She only burned a tiny spot on her hand that's not even as big as my fingernail! But look at Mom's leg! Her whole leg is red! You can't see that? What are your eyes for, decoration?" I shouted.I was so furious that my chest rose and fell, and I pointed straight at the blinking surveillance camera
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