"Aunty... Aunty... Excuse me, I want to apply for an orphan certificate," Finn walked up to a counter. "These are the death certificates of my mother and my grandfather."The staff sitting at the counter was stunned. This little boy who looked like he was no less than ten years old was holding two crumpled certificates.There was no sign of sadness on his face and his eyes looked completely empty. However, If one looked closely, one could notice that the hand holding the death certificates tightly was pale.The staff regained her composure and turned to the computer in front of her. "Where is your father?"Finn lowered his head sorrowfully. "Aunty, my father joined the army before we were born and he died defending our country."The staff's fingers shook slightly and she inhaled deeply. "Do you have any other family members?""No," Finn shook his head. "It's just the two of us now."The female staff was at a loss for words. She looked at the little girl standing behind Finn. She was s

People instinctively retreated. What is so funny about this situation? Why is this soldier laughing hysterically? Was there some sort of crazed fever spreading through the city?Seeing their wary and fearful faces, Derek felt a sense of injustice and anger from within."Do you even know his name?" He pointed at Kael. "Do you know how much he has sacrificed for your lives? Do you know what he has experienced just to keep our country safe?"His words caused a wave of silence to wash over the crowd. People exchanged gazes and murmured silently amongst themselves."You—" Derek turned to the airport guard swiftly. His eyes, as cold as his voice, "—don't you want to know where all the horrifying scars on his body came from?"The airport guard shrank back with a remorseful expression and tried to defend himself, "I didn't—""Alright, Derek. That's enough," Kael waved his fingers dismissively, creases appearing on his forehead.He only wanted to retire peacefully and return to his family afte

Only at that moment did Finn snap out of his thoughts. "Ah, no uncle," he shook his head sideways and looked at the dollar notes in Kael's hand.Bowing slightly, he said, "Thank you uncle, but my mummy told us not to accept favors from strangers. Also, we are not beggars. We have already gone to an orphanage. They will take us in soon."His words made Kael pause. So these children were orphans after all. It's so unfortunate because they are clearly so young.They should be just about eight or nine years old. Alas, there were several other homeless children like this all over the world.Even though he had once dreamed of protecting everyone, he knew there were misfortunes even a soldier could not prevent.Kael sighed and squatted down to pat Finn's hair. If he is not wrong, his and Bridget's son should be around this boy's age or just a bit younger.Kael's eyes moved to Isla, her big eyes sparkling beautifully. And if Bridget had given birth to a girl, then she would be around this gir

Although Rowan Sterling looked livid, there was a hint of guilt on his face. Just thinking of those two little children wandering on the streets made him want to bury himself in shame.He was shouting and blaming Kael for not returning to his family sooner, but he was also angry at himself for being weak.All because of a word from those people, he didn't dare help his own relatives. He wanted to protect his own family and could only watch as his older brother and his beloved niece perished.He just told Kael that he doesn't deserve to be a husband or a father. How ironic? He is the one that doesn't deserve to be called a man!He failed his family."Rowan, that's enough. Don't you think you are being too harsh?" A soft feminine voice called from behind.A middle-aged woman came out of the house and pulled Rowan's sleeves gently. She was Ida Sterling, Rowan's wife."Isn't it good enough that Kael has returned? Why do you have to yell and turn him away like this?"Ida didn't wait for he

"Cough!""Cough!""Cough!"Enzo fell to the ground, gasping for breath. His life flashed before his eyes just now. This bastard!As soon as his face regained color, his facial expression turned vicious and he gripped a handful of sand."Kael! Do you think my family won't make you pay even if you let me go now?!"He pointed at Rowan and his family. "Today, all these people will be buried because of your actions, bastard! They will end up listless and lifeless just like your wife!"He gritted his teeth and swore, "When you are about to die, I will play a video for you. You will watch how your shameless wife was thrown off the top floor, naked and still whimpering for you! And how she pleaded that I spare your two—"BANG!With a single kick, Enzo's chest caved in and air rushed out of his lungs. He fell forward and coughed out blood. His face completely lost all color."Brother-in-law," the tearful and anxious young lady rushed up to Kael."Maya, your sister and my father-in-law's deaths