Chapter 152: Ointment For A Heavy Heart
Leander read further with a heavy heart.
How terrible is it for that girl’s dying declaration was ignored and her name redacted everywhere? She’s become persona non grata in the case although she was supposed to play an important role.
He’s not someone who sides with those who opposes his family. He should be glad to read that the girl was considered to be a plant of the school board during the rest of the case. The plaintiffs claimed that the orphan girl was coached by the school board to speak lies to save their skin. They said that the girl had perjured herself by stating falsehoods.
It hurt. His heart hurt for that little girl’s efforts to be dismissed like nothing. For some reason, his heart sided with that girl.
The plaintiffs won millions in settlement. The license for the school was cancelled and orphanage too lost its permit. The school board didn’t have enough money to pay for them and they had to sell the land to pay the settlement.
And who bought the land? His family!
Leander closed the thick book where he kept the secrets he gathered. What should he do? He’s learned that his grandfather is responsible for the fire that killed kids. He had some doubts previously. But now, he knows for sure.
His grandfather killed kids and covered it up by erasing the existence and dying declaration of an innocent child.
All for a piece of real estate!
He knew. His family does this type of shit to hoard more money and power. But still... killing orphans and leaving them without a roof over their heads? Isn’t that cruel?