Chapter 96: Discarded Second Option
The familiar name caused Amelia to nearly snap her neck at the speed she turned to look at Daniella. What a small world this was. It seemed like wherever she went, there were reminders of her ex-husband everywhere.
"The Waltons?" Amelia asked.
Daniella nodded. Then, she gestured to a door right on the first floor. "Let’s talk in my office."
The small office consisted only of a desk, a chair, and some lights. Other than that, stacks of documents and various office supplies lined the room. There was also a small couch placed in front of the desk, the cloth fraying after years of use. Every bit of it looked just as dilapidated as the rest of the orphanage.
"Thank you," Amelia said as she took the mug of instant coffee Daniella made. The familiar scent of the cheap, sugary sachet quickly warmed her heart as she brought it to her lips and took a sip.
"I’m sorry we don’t have anything better," Daniella sheepishly said before making her way to her desk chair. She sat down and sighed, digging her hands through her hair.
"This is perfectly fine," Amelia said with a shake of her head. "I’m more than used to the taste."
Daniella smiled, tight-lipped. She wasn’t unfamiliar with Amelia’s story, but she knew better than to pry. Instead, she said, "Carlo was adopted by the Waltons last summer. He was returned to the orphanage just a few months ago."
Amelia winced but didn’t say anything. Slowly, the gears in her head started to turn. The timeline matched up perfectly but she didn’t dare to voice out her guesses just yet.