Single Mom's Sweet Husband (Charlotte)

Chapter 342

It wasn't easy for him to have someone by his side now.

Avery looked at all these familiar faces and felt that his life was way too dramatic. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

"Back then, when no one listened to me, I thought that I must take revenge. I must find out the truth. And I will go wherever I want after I've cleared their names. I don't want the family's company and all that." Avery suddenly hugged Shane and continued, "But now that I have someone who listened to me, and I've also discovered the truth, what should I do?"

It felt like he was speaking incoherently, but in fact, it was a portrayal of Avery's inner thoughts.

In the past, when he was alone and in pain, there was hope. If he wanted revenge, if he wanted the truth, there was hope. But now, he had lost hope. He knew that even if he died, people would still oppose the Stevens Family. He also knew that even if he was gone, people around him would help him to avenge his sister and Irena too.

So why did he still have to live and suffer here? He was distressed and tortured day and night. But when he finally received solid evidence, it was just another ride to hell.

"Calm down," Shane only said two words.

"Shane, why are you still alive?" Avery suddenly stared into Shane's eyes and asked.

"Because of responsibility."

Who lived not for their responsibilities?

People who really wanted to die but didn't dare to seldom think about themselves because they themselves had already been defeated by hopelessness. They had no hope for this world anymore.

They desired to live, but it was too hard for them. They wanted to die, but they still cared about their parents and friends.

They lived for the sake of their responsibilities.

If only they lived for themself and for the life they dreamed of, their life would be so peaceful, beautiful, and successful.

Avery let go of Shane and collapsed on the sofa. "I don't have any responsibility anymore. I don't have to be responsible for anything anymore. I don't..."

Avery fell asleep.

They carried him into the bedroom, locked the window, and took away all the sharp objects.

Honestly, that was all they could do. Because if Avery really wanted to die, he could smash his head against the wall on the spot.

"Mr. Fuller, the man who adopted Olive called me today. He said that Olive was too smart, and it made them feel unsafe. I think..." Peter said softly.

It would be better to find sustenance for Avery than letting him stay the way he was now.

Shane was silent. He didn't want to express any opinions on this matter. In the end, it still depended on Avery.

Forcing him to adopt a child wasn't necessarily a good thing.

"After the incident with the workers, Ms. Emerson established a foundation that deals mainly with this matter. Many workers expressed their gratitude and hoped to see Olive again. It would be very convenient for her to stay with people we're familiar with," Zoe added.

Olive's performance was outstanding. But because she was too outstanding, staying around ordinary people would stress her out instead. She might need an ingenious guide.

"Let's wait until Avery wakes up." Shane made the final decision.

This matter could be discussed, but it shouldn't be discussed by them.

The next day.

They unanimously agreed that it was the best idea to let Rick tell Avery about Olive.

Charlotte and Shane would put too much pressure on Avery, making him unable to consider carefully. Although he was close with Peter and Zoe, there was always an inexplicable hostility between him and Peter. Moreover, Zoe and Irena looked almost the same. So, it was definitely not the best choice for her to convince Avery.

Therefore, only Rick and Kendall, the couple, was left.

'Adopting a child?" Avery muttered to himself, "Let me see the child first. I would like to meet her."

If he wanted to meet her, it meant that there was hope for change.

Peter immediately went to pick up Olive and came to Avery's villa.

"Peter, that family doesn't want me anymore. Is it because I'm too smart, or are they afraid of me?" Olive had grown taller. She wore a seat belt and curled up in the passenger seat. Her body was still slightly trembling.

"They're not qualified to be your parents." Peter's eyes were still fixed on the road.

"Then, why can't you and Zoe adopt me?"

"Zoe and I are still children ourselves. How can I take care of you? And Ms. Emerson already has a child. So this time, I will bring you to meet our friend."

A friend of Peter, Zoe, and Ms. Emerson?

Olive asked no more questions.

She behaved smartly because she wanted to live in a good environment.

Now that she could see their friend, perhaps she could live with them, which was the best way out for her. Therefore, it was better for her to be more obedient.

Soon.

The car stopped at the gate of Avery's villa.

Charlotte opened the door. When Olive saw her, she immediately threw herself into her arms. Charlotte smiled and caressed the back of her head before bringing her into the house.

The first glance.

When Avery saw Olive at first glance, he immediately believed that this child could be his successor.

In her eyes, he saw the ambition and desire that he lacked. He didn't know if it was an illusion or not, but Avery felt that this child looked a little like him. When he was a child, he was more graceful and looked more like a girl. Although the person in front of him was a little girl, she looked very heroic, like a little boy.

"Come here," Avery said.

Charlotte let go of her hands. Olive walked in front of Avery on her own.

Avery looked at her. After a long time, he shifted his gaze to Peter and said, "I would like to adopt her, but I have a request. None of you can ask me about my education method."

"Of course." Peter guaranteed.

"As long as it's legal, it's fine." Charlotte was a little more considerate than Peter.

After all, Olive was a girl. What if Avery whipped her...

Avery nodded.

He wasn't sure what Peter and Charlotte saw in Olive. He only knew that he saw desire and ambition. Even though she was only a child, he needed someone determined like her to be by his side.

He didn't adopt her to find spiritual sustenance. He adopted her to create spiritual sustenance.

What he wanted was not a child, but a kind of spiritual fire.

No one understood, and there was no need for anyone to understand either. He was well aware of everything.

After Avery completed the adoption procedure, he took Olive to her previous house to retrieve her luggage.

Her previous family was more or less surprised to see that Olive had found a new home so quickly. After all, they had lived together for some time, so they already had feelings for her. They were worried that Olive's intelligence would cause her inconvenience, and they were reluctant to hand her over to Avery at the same time.

Under normal circumstances, Avery would have taken her away at the speed of light, but he did not. He just wanted to see how Olive would react.

Olive's attitude was frigid. Her previous parents even mentioned that she had grown cold after going out for a few days and asked if she was a little forgetful.

About that.

Avery laughed mockingly in his head.

Olive wasn't forgetful. She knew better than anyone that this family treated her well. Too bad, she also knew better than anyone that this family no longer needed her. That was why she was so cold and aloof.

Olive behaved distantly, so the family wouldn't force her and Avery to have dinner with them.

Back to the car.

Olive stared at her bag. "What should I call you? Uncle, brother, or father?" she asked, her face devoid of expression.

"I think I'm more like your master."

Avery's voice was extremely cold. "I will give you orders, and you must obey. You have three chances to make mistakes every month. So, if you can't meet my requirements, I will immediately send you away. Do you understand?"

Olive was stunned for a moment. Then, she broke into a smile and replied, "Yes, Master."

She would rather be a puppet of the rich than rot in the house of the poor.

She could definitely meet his requirements.