A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 131

“I’m not that desperate… am I?”

“Yes!”

Xander hadn’t even finished his sentence before Six jumped at the offer without

hesitation.

He wasn’t stupid, nor did he feel the least bit humiliated. For a ten–year–old like him, having a roof over his head and food on the table was already a stroke of luck–what more could he really expect? Wandering the streets like a stray dog, getting into fights just to protect some so–called pride–what was the point?

Alessia seemed satisfied with his quick understanding. If he’d insisted on leaving, she wouldn’t have stopped him. The opportunity was there, just once–it was up to him to take it, and there was never any point in trying to force someone to stay.

“Do you have any paperwork? Like a birth certificate or ID?”

Six looked puzzled. “What’s that?”

Alessia frowned. Xander motioned for her to come over, then whispered a few words in her ear. Six watched them, suddenly feeling uneasy.

assumed he was miserable, projecting their own emotions onto him, when in reality, he was getting along just fine. He didn’t need anyone

look. Her voice stayed calm and businesslike, never pushy–if anything,

registered, and we’ll sort out your enrollment at school. If you’re behind in any classes, I’ll have

“Go to… school?”

need to be able to read. Don’t worry, any investment I make in you now

hide the excitement in his eye Staying to help out longer just meant he’d have a place to live, something

name is Alessia,

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annoyance, while she just scratched her nose and glanced toward the

medicine.

to change your name?” Alessia asked, just as they were about

“I don’t care.”

take my last name?” Xander smiled warmly, looking every bit the kindly old man. “Though honestly, I think ‘Six‘ is a pretty good name. It’s lucky–smooth sailing, everything works out, nothing but good fortune. Not

“Six…”

have any children. If

name?” probably be about your age. If you