He might set out to conquer Mount Everest, ski in the Alps, vacation in France, explore Antarctica, or dive in the beautiful waters of Tahiti. Yet, it was an ident that dramatically altered the course of his life.


    Once, he was considered the richest child in the world, surrounded by billions of people, with only a select few—around one hundred—able to live their lives so effortlessly. However, by the age of eight, he transformed into the most impoverished and wretched orphan. His situation was far more challenging than that of other orphans.<fn3d31> Discover more novels at Find1Novel</fn3d31>


    This hardship stemmed from the fact that, unlike most orphans who simplyck parents, he had to endure the traumatic loss of both his mother and father, who were murdered. Living in an orphanage, he grappled with the profound sorrow and unrelenting hatred that stemmed from this tragedy, feeling the stark contrast between a life of privilege and one of despair.


    Fast forward neen years: the little boy who once cried hopelessly at the orphanage entrance has matured into a 27-year-old man.


    As Sydney noted, the best decade of life spans from ages 20 to 30; however, for Charlie, seven years of that golden period have already slipped away.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Charlie found himself pondering: “In these past seven years, I’ve had no opportunity to truly enjoy life. What will the next three years hold? If my parents’ enemies remain unpunished in that time, then my golden years will vanish before I even have a chance to savor them.”


    A sense of disorientation washed over Charlie. Yet, he felt no bitterness towards his past neen years. Although the first fifteen were marked by loneliness and helplessness, and the subsequent three filled with various forms of cynicism, he felt he had endured all the struggles life could throw at him.


    Sydney, noticing Charlie’s confusion, asked with concern, “Did I say something wrong? Why does Charlie seem so troubled?”


    Just then, Doris Young burst back in, breathless from her hurried return.


    Holding two stic bags, she struggled to catch her breath and eximed, “Parents, I’m back with the food! Hurry up and eat!” Sydney quickly turned to her, noticing her state of distress, and asked, “Doris, what’s wrong?”


    Doris reassured him, “I’m fine, just ran a bit too fast. I can take a moment to catch my breath now.”


    Mr. Young felt a pang of concern. “Oh dear, why are you rushing? There’s no need to hurry; just take your time with the shopping.”


    Doris responded with a hint of unease, “Dad, aren’t you hungry? We haven’t eaten in ages. I was just worried you would starve.” In truth, Doris felt embarrassed to admit the real reason for her urgency.


    She had rushed back because she feared her parents might discuss something inappropriate with Charlie, so she had hurried to minimize their time alone together.


    At that moment, a young nurse rushed in, eximing in surprise, “Dr. Kelso! The patient’s blood results are in, and the creatinine level is only 45!”