prologue

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13 YEARS AGO

"Shuzhen, Zimo," The caretaker of the orphanage called out to the two 5 year old kids. "These will be your new parents."

"Hello, kids," The man smiled, almost creeping out little Shuzhen which made her hide behind Zimo's back.

Zimo widens his smile, "I'm Zimo!"

"Indeed you are," The man nods and held both of their hands. "The papers are already signed, right?"

The caretaker nodded, "You can take them home now."

"Say goodbye to your friends, kids!"

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10 YEARS AGO

"Zim," Shuzhen catches him as he almost fell to the ground. "Did he do this to you?"

"Don't worry," Zimo whispered.

There were bruises and small cuts around his body but he still ignored the pain.

"I'll get my first aid kit," When Shuzhen was about to go out, Zimo grabbed her wrist.

"No -"

"Zimo! Where are you?" Their foster father's voice booming from downstairs.

Zimo stood up and turned off the lights. He dragged Shuzhen under the bed as they saw their father's footsteps in front of the room.

He would've opened the door and found them, but the doorbell rang.

"Shuzhen," Zimo whispered, seeing her shaking and almost in tears. "Let's get out of here."

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