Xo Novel
Chapter 698
"Juliet," Zachary replied, naming someone from their past. "After her biological parents found her, she never came back. I didn't expect her to return this time, but she did. She even brought a lot of things and told me she plans to make regular donations to the orphanage." Aveline's expression shifted slightly. Her memories of Juliet were already a bit blurred, but she vaguely remembered that Juliet had always been a favorite of Hilda's. Hilda would always give Juliet the best of everything she had.
Back then, the orphanage's conditions weren't great. Most of the children wore patched-up clothes, but Juliet always had new clothes and always looked clean and beautiful.
Aveline had been a quiet child, always keeping to herself in the corner.
Zachary sighed. "I never thought she'd come back. Now she's the cherished heiress of the prestigious Cooper family in Larbor City, living a life of luxury."Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.
The Cooper family?
Aveline's eyes widened slightly. Was it the same Cooper family she knew of?
Zachary noticed her reaction. "What is it?"
Aveline shook her head. "Oh, nothing. You mentioned the Coopers, and I recently met someone from the Cooper family in Larbor City. I wonder if they're related." Zachary asked, "Was it the eldest heir, Gernard Cooper?"
Aveline nodded. "Yes, that's him."
Zachary chuckled. "He's Juliet's older brother."
What a coincidence.
Zachary added, "I didn't expect you to know Juliet's brother already. That's quite a connection."
Aveline nodded. "Yes, it is quite a coincidence."
"Alright, enough talking. Let's eat," Aveline invited with a smile.
"Sure," Zachary agreed, following Aveline into the dining room.
Selena brought over the plates and utensils, grinning. "Sit down and enjoy. These are Aveline's specialties, and she's an amazing cook!"
Zachary laughed. "Well, I'll have to taste and see for myself."
They sat down, and the atmosphere at the table was relaxed.
Since it had been a while since they last met, their conversation naturally revolved around the orphanage.
Zachary was juggling two
roles-taking online orders while managing the orphanage-leaving him little time for himself, but he seemed to enjoy every minute of it. Selena, with her naturally friendly demeanor, quickly struck up a conversation with him.
After dinner, Zachary mentioned that he needed to leave.
"In such a hurry?" Aveline asked, surprised.
Zachary replied, "I had planned to come and go on the same day. I can't stay away from the orphanage for too long." Aveline asked, "What time is your bus?"
Zachary told her the time, still three hours away.
Aveline grabbed her car keys and said, "There's still plenty of time. Let's go to the supermarket. I want to buy some stuff for you to take back to the kids."
Zachary didn't refuse. "As the director, I'll thank you on behalf of the children."
Aveline smiled. "No need for thanks between us. If the orphanage ever needs anything, just let me know."
"Alright," Zachary agreed.
The group headed to the supermarket to shop.
Aveline had a good idea of what the
children at the orphanage needed. The three of them, each pushing a
shopping cart, went straight to their targets.
An hour later, they emerged from the supermarket, and the staff came over to help load the items into the car.
"I'll arrange for a courier to deliver all this to Arthur Town tomorrow," Aveline said.
Zachary nodded. "Sounds good."
Checking the time, he said, "I've got to go now. Once the development in Arthur Town is complete, you should come back often to visit."