I Can See Good and Evil Souls {Full Series/Completed]
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00:04I could see the color of people's souls red meant kindness black meant malice when I was six two
00:12couples came to the children's home to adopt a child sweetheart do you want to come home with
00:24mommy and daddy I looked at their souls they were black then I ran straight to the tired
00:29looking couple standing nearby my son can't walk I'm only taking you home to help look after him
00:33you'll basically be his little servant you can still change your mind that was what she said
00:38but their souls glowed red so red it almost hurt my eyes Mia was my best friend at the children's
00:43home but lately she had been acting strange I've been reborn she kept talking about she had been
00:50reborn sometimes she looked at me like I had stolen something from her the night before the adoption
00:55Mia came to me with a small piece of cake Evie I know I've never been better than you
01:00but I don't want to suffer anymore tomorrow can you let me have the rich parents I thought Mia
01:05finally wanted to make up with me so I nodded happily then Mia handed me a dirty dress with a
01:10hole in it wear this tomorrow don't steal my spotlight okay I agreed the next morning I put
01:17on the torn dress Mia changed into a pretty new one sure enough the rich couple chose her oh what
01:24a
01:24beautiful little girl sweetheart do you want to come home with me we have a big house pretty dolls
01:29and a whole closet full of dresses you're gonna love it I want to mommy but I stared at the
01:35woman
01:35in fear her soul was black I rushed over to stop Mia Mia don't go with them they're bad people
01:42before I could finish Mia shoved me to the ground you stole from me in my last life now you
01:49want to
01:49stop me again my palm scrapes against the rough ground blood well up at once I looked at her in
01:56confusion Mr. Granger pushed me toward the other couple our family doesn't have much are you sure
02:03you still want to come with us her voice was cold but her soul was red almost shine I'm sure
02:09I nodded
02:10hard the other children burst out laughing she really is dumb she'd be better off staying here
02:18I did not understand why they were laughing I had clearly chosen the kindest parents in the room
02:23while they laughed I ran happily towards my new parents I'm going to live a good life now
02:28a year ago I accidentally knocked over a glass of milk Mr. Granger made me stand outside as punishment
02:37it rained that day that night I got a high fever after I recovered I gained a strange ability I
02:44could
02:45see the color of people's souls red meant kindness black meant malice the old lady who cooked for us
02:52told me to keep it a secret don't tell anyone it can be dangerous bad people might use you to
02:58hurt
02:59others I did not want anyone to get hurt so I pressed my lips together and nodded hard good girl
03:06but not long after that she died thinking about her made me sad my new mom noticed at once
03:14what regretting it already if you don't want to come with us I can send you back right now
03:20I don't regret it then why are you making that face honey she got pushed down earlier maybe her
03:27hand hurts my new mom froze then she grabbed my hand and prude open my clenched fist blood and dirt
03:33covered my palm I was afraid she would hate it so I tried to pull my hand back and hide
03:38it
03:38are you stupid why didn't you say anything when you were hurt it doesn't hurt that much
03:46it hurt much less than when Mr. Grange hit me shut up you little brat then she told my new
03:52dad to drive
03:53to the nearest clinic the doctor cleaned my wound and wrapped my hand in gauze after we left the clinic
03:58my new mom looked at the hole in my dress then she took me to a children's clothing store nearby
04:04find her a new dress you'd better behave if my son doesn't like you you're going straight back to
04:10that children's home children who were sent back always got the worst punishment I was so scared
04:16that I nodded again and again one hour later I used my bandaged hand to push open the door of
04:22my new home
04:23a wheelchair sat in front of the balcony door a very good looking boy was sitting in it
04:28where'd you go some early in the morning Noah didn't you say you wanted a little sister your
04:33mom and I brought one home for you hi Noah don't call me that for me I think you just
04:39hate having a
04:40disabled son so you adopted someone else to take care of you when you're old I looked at his soul
04:46there was no black only red but the red looked dim and gray like it had been rained on his
04:51face looked
04:51fierce but I felt like he was sad I ran to his side and carefully tugged the corner of his
04:56shirt
04:56that's not true mom and dad really did this for you they said they brought me home to be your
05:00little
05:00servant so I'll listen to you I'll do whatever you ask the guarded look on his face slowly faded
05:06then I noticed that his eyes were very pretty a servant huh I nodded hard then push me over there
05:12I want breakfast my new mom was about to say something but stopped step by step I struggled to
05:17push Noah's wheelchair to the dining table hey Noah her hand get me a bowl of cereal Noah kept ordering
05:23me around I want milk now take me to the bathroom I pushed his wheelchair to the toilet then I
05:30walked
05:30around and stood in front of him I waited for his next order he stared at me for two seconds
05:34then his
05:35face suddenly turned red what are you standing there for get out for now I did not have to go
05:42back
05:42to the children's home I also had a new name Evie Carter mom and dad ran a small diner nearby
05:49they
05:49were busy there during the day so I pushed Noah's wheelchair outside for some fresh air Noah always kept
05:54his head down he did not like to talk I want to make him happy so I told him funny
05:59stories from the
06:00children's home one time Mia and I played hide-and-seek I hid inside an old cabinet there was half
06:07a bag of
06:08cookies inside and one time someone set off a party popper right behind mr. Granger he jumped so hard
06:16that he knocked over a tray of juice and another time mr. Granger told me to go to his room
06:20at night
06:21he said he would give me chocolate but when I got there he did not give me any he asked
06:25if I was hot
06:26he asked if I wanted to take off my clothes then what happened did you take them off I had
06:31only
06:31taken off my jacket when his wife came looking for him she called me a little slut then she beat
06:37me out
06:37of the room with a broom she beat mr. Granger too I took two pieces of chocolate from my little
06:47crossbody
06:47bag then I held one out to him mom had prepared the bag for me inside were candy chocolate a
06:54water bottle
06:54some change and mom's old phone I don't like chocolate Noah did not take the chocolate his
07:00face turned cold again why are you scared it's bitter this one is milk milk hazelnut
07:05Noah Carter a pretty girl in a blue and white plaid skirt was waving at us
07:14wheel me over quickly pushed his wheelchair toward her the girl smiles gently at Noah long time no see
07:23I heard you took a long leave from school Sophie I Noah's ears turned red he raised a hand and
07:29touched his hair I'm recovering at home I probably won't go back until next semester I see I've missed
07:36you there are a lot of things I want to talk to you about I Noah's whole face turned red
07:41I I missed
07:42you too last time I asked someone to give you a hair clip I did but I forgot to wear
07:49it today
07:50little girl who are you I'm Evie Carter oh Evie I have something I want to say to your brother
08:00alone
08:02can you give us a minute go find mom and dad the diner is not far from here before I
08:07could answer
08:08Noah waved at me I shook my head and moved closer to his wheelchair I'm not leaving why not she's
08:14a bad
08:14person she's a bad person as soon as I said that Sophie's face changed I didn't know you talked about
08:21me like that behind my back are you still blaming me because I didn't testify that day Evie Carter what
08:27nonsense are you talking about leave now but I was not talking nonsense Sophie smiled so prettily but
08:35her soul was black I knew she had bad intentions I'm not leaving go away I lost my balance and
08:42fell
08:42onto the ground while I was sitting there Sophie wheeled Noah away I quickly got up and followed
08:47them in secret Sophie pushed Noah to an empty basketball court suddenly several boys stepped out
08:52Noah Carter you're still so stupid send Sophie to say a few sweet words and you come right over
08:57you really thought you were saving her she was my girlfriend dumbass we were just messing around
09:02no right to play hero Sophie let go of Noah's wheel air and at Harold the Red's boy's arm Noah
09:07had his
09:07back to me I could not see his face but I thought he must be very sad go on push
09:12our hero down the
09:13slope stop who the hell are you kid she's Noah Carter's sister she's not my sister I don't know her
09:22oh his little sister how about this give me a kiss and I'll let your brother go today Chase Walker
09:28you piece of shit I said I don't know her if you have a problem take it out on me
09:31don't touch her
09:32she's just a little girl this is too much you already played the bitch don't start acting decent now
09:37the next second I opened my mouth and bit down as hard as I could by the time mom dad
09:42and the police
09:43arrived everything was a mess my hair had come loose my mouth was full of Chase's blood Sophie's skirt
09:49was torn and her arms were covered in scrapes Noah had fallen out of his wheelchair he was holding
09:54Chase's leg with both arms even after Chase kicked him until his face was bruised Noah still would not
10:00let go the police took Chase away then they sent all of us to the hospital my jaw was dislocated
10:06when
10:06the doctor put it back in place tears filled my eyes Noah sat beside me and looked at me helplessly
10:11does it hurt I could not speak so I nodded with tears in my eyes
10:17Evie is just a little girl and you took her to fight a bunch of punks
10:23Noah Carter I am so disappointed in you
10:26I wanted to explain for Noah but I could not say anything I was so anxious that my tears kept
10:30falling
10:32look at her she's crying from the pain
10:36I'm sorry Evie I tried to speak it took me a long time to push the words out
10:40Noah I'm glad you're okay Noah stared at me then tears fell from his eyes after that day
10:46Noah seemed like a different person he started talking to me first he asked if I wanted to go outside
10:54he even took me to the grocery store then he bought me a whole pile of cream-filled cookies
11:00he also started helping mom and dad at the diner during lunch and dinner because he was still in a
11:05wheelchair it was hard for him to move around so Noah stayed by the takeout window he packed food and
11:12handed orders to customers Evie go eat I carried the plate to a table outside then I ate with big
11:19spoonfuls not far away two young women were filming themselves they laughed and talked about the food
11:25hey sweetheart we were filming our lunch just now you were in the corner of the shot
11:30we didn't mean to film you but you made the food look so good can we keep that part in
11:34the video
11:34my mouth was still full I looked at their soles both were red so I nodded while chewing
11:40no she's a child sorry we can blur her face don't you dare use it for anything nasty you really
11:48are
11:48cute be with after they left I looked at candy Noah picked it up first then he put it in
11:55his pocket
11:55you dare eat candy from strangers they're good people good people and bad people don't have
12:00labels on their faces Evie Carter I have to lecture you I'm scolding you why are you smiling from now
12:06on you only eat candy I give you got it got it two days later a crowd suddenly filled mom
12:12and dad's
12:13dinner what's going on why are there so many people today ma'am you haven't seen the video
12:21in the video I was sitting in the corner with my cheeks stuffed full the caption said I stopped by
12:27a random family diner today and this little girl made the food look amazing someone in the comments
12:32recognized the diner by the next morning the video had gone viral I saw her eating so happily so I
12:39came to
12:39try the food from that day on the diner was packed every day some people came for dad's lunch specials
12:45others came to see the little girl from the video if you're here to eat sit down and order if
12:50you're
12:50here to film my daughter leave my daughter is not a show after that mom made me eat in the
12:55back but
12:56when the diner got too busy I still slipped out once I walked out holding my little bowl there was
13:01rice
13:01stuck to the corner of my mouth is the food really that good then I'll have what she's having
13:09after that even more people ordered dad's lunch special that night Noah sat at the table with
13:15his phone Noah do you want some water he looked at me coldly what water tomorrow if anyone calls
13:22you their little sister don't answer them huh why because you're my sister my sister only the next day
13:29someone familiar came to the diner Sophie the moment she stepped inside Noah noticed her he rolled his
13:36wheelchair over and blocked her way what are you doing here I'm sorry Noah let out a cold laugh get
13:42lost Noah I had my reasons my mom is in the hospital I looked at Sophie's soul it was no
13:50longer pure black
13:51red and black kept flaring back and forth I had never seen anything like that before is your mom in
13:59the hospital because of me I saved you I even broke my legs because I saved you I might never
14:04walk again
14:05when you were too scared to testify I could understand but why did you trick me into going
14:09there that day you almost got my sister killed get lost Sophie turned and ran out of the diner
14:15Noah sat there without moving then he suddenly punched his own leg Noah are you crazy then he shook
14:22his head he pulled me into his arms Noah lowers his head and holds Evie tightly do you know Evie
14:27I used to be
14:28the small forward on our school basketball team his tears fell onto the back of my hand they were
14:33hot from that day on I wanted to heal Noah's legs but I did not know how when fall came
14:40I turned seven
14:42mom and dad wanted to send me to elementary school but I did not pass the school assessment your daughter
14:49may have trouble keeping up in a regular classroom you might want to find a school that can give her
14:53more
14:53support I looked at her soul it flickered black mom did not say anything she only held my hand tighter
15:01and walked out behind us the teacher whispered to someone else I saw their son waiting outside in a
15:06wheelchair what a poor family the daughter is slow and the son is crippled and is crippled
15:13Evie go wait with your brother okay I nodded then mom turned around and stowed back into the office
15:21a loud bang came from inside I have my phone recording say what you just said again on the
15:27way home I sniffed mom I'm sorry what are you sorry for am I really dumb dumb my ass don't
15:39listen to
15:39that woman she's supposed to be a teacher but all she knows how to do is run her mouth my
15:44daughter is
15:45smart we'll try another school tomorrow when we get home I'll help you study I was getting straight
15:51A's before the accident there's no way some stupid school assessment is beating us but I was still
15:56sad the children at the home had called me dumb too Mia said the same thing she said no one
16:01but her
16:01wanted to play with me so whenever the children's home gave us snacks I saved mine for her but the
16:06days lived with my new fans home already felt far away like they belong to another life the next day
16:11mom took me to another school this time I passed the assessment on my first day I saw Mia again
16:16I ran over happily Mia she looked at me in surprise are you doing well with your new family really
16:23well
16:24I took her hand then I told her everything that had happened since I left the children's home
16:28I talked until my mouth went dry so I picked up the pineapple juice Noah had packed for me that
16:33morning
16:34then I drank half the bottle when I lowered it Mia was staring at me I had never been able
16:38to see
16:39Mia's soul everyone else had a color but Mia had nothing there was only an empty space that
16:44afternoon Noah came to pick me up after school he bought me a corn dog from a food cart nearby
16:48did
16:49you have a good day I saw my best friend from the children's home I turned around to point Mia
16:54out to him but she was already gone the next day Mia came to school in a pretty white dress
16:59Evie do you like my dress it's pretty do you want to wear dresses like this every day
17:06how about we switch families I thought about the rich couple their souls were completely black I was
17:11about to shake my head but Mia spoke again I saw your brother yesterday he's in a wheelchair
17:17if you switch with me I know how to fix his legs my hand froze Maya leaned closer so do
17:25you agree
17:25switch family for a moment a lot of things came to mind mom and dad worked late at the diner
17:31every
17:32day Noah was still in his wheelchair whenever we passed a basketball court he always stopped to
17:38watch the other boys play one night dad drank too much he sat at the table and talked for a
17:43long time
17:43he said Noah had always been taught to be brave that was why Noah stepped in when he thought Sophie
17:48was in danger but Chase pushed him off the school roof Noah broke his legs and injured his spine but
17:54mom
17:54dad and Noah were the ones who gave me that happiness if switching families could heal Noah's legs
18:01can you really fix my brother's legs of course we're best friends don't you trust me you know you're
18:07slower than other kids taking care of you takes more time and effort I got the highest score on the
18:12school assessment they would be proud to have a daughter like me Evie don't you want your parents
18:17and your brother to be happy Mia was right back at the children's home she had always been smart
18:22everyone liked her none of the other kids wanted to play with me only Mia did I held back my
18:29tears
18:30and nodded gently okay I'll switch with you Mia and I agreed to switch families that weekend my house
18:38is huge there are pretty dresses everywhere you can pick anyone you want when you come over you can
18:44stay with my parents I'll go find your brother and take him to the doctor in less than three months
18:49he'll be walking again I already know which doctor fixed his legs in my last life I did not understand
18:53what she last sentence meant I only knew that I would have to leave my family that weekend suddenly
18:57I felt very sad this is our secret don't tell anyone till till afternoon to such your brother's
19:02legs will never get better I was scared that I nodded again and again after school Noah came to pick
19:07me
19:07up his injuries had mostly healed but he still could not stand or walk what snack do you want today
19:11only one if you eat too much you won't finish dinner mom and dad will notice Noah talked much more
19:16now
19:16he was nothing like the quiet boy I had first met but when I thought about how he would become
19:19Mia's
19:20brother after the weekend my eyes started to burn what's wrong did someone bully you at school no I
19:24just suddenly miss mom and dad then forget the snack let's go home early that night I ate an extra
19:29bowl
19:29of dinner I thought about how I might never get to eat dad's cooking again by the end my stomach
19:34felt
19:35round and tight what got into you today I remembered my promise to Mia so I said nothing I only
19:42buried my face
19:42against mom and hugged her waist tightly mom and dad never said it out loud but I knew they were
19:47saving money they wanted to take Noah to a specialist in another city if Noah could walk again and if
19:54Mia
19:54became their daughter instead they would finally have the happiest family no matter how much I wanted
20:00time to slow down the weekend still came I woke up early and sat at my desk I wanted to
20:06leave a letter
20:06for mom dad and Noah but I had only just started elementary school there were many words I did not
20:12know
20:12how to spell so I looked them up one by one and wrote slowly when I finished I folded the
20:18letter
20:18then I hid it under my pillow I put on the dress mom bought me on the day I left
20:23the children's home
20:24then I walked towards the front door where are you going this early I jumped and turned around
20:28mom dad and Noah were all sitting in the living room they were staring at me
20:35Evie where are you planning to go without us Mia is smarter than me you will like her more
20:40who is Mia she was my best friend at the children's home she goes to my school now and why
20:45would we
20:45like her more why would she become part of our family Evie Carter tell me where you were planning to
20:51go
20:51I remembered what Mia had said if I told anyone too soon Noah's legs would never get better so I
20:56pressed my lips together and said nothing fine if you won't tell me I'll call your school and ask
21:01Mia yourself no I can't tell you if I tell you Noah's legs will never get better the room went
21:06quiet after a moment Noah pulled me onto his lap his voice sounded strange who told you that was it
21:12Mia wow even my doctors never said I would never walk again but somehow Mia knows everything what is
21:20she a famous doctor now mom and dad took Noah and me to the address Mia had given me Mia
21:25had not
21:26lied it was a huge beautiful house but everyone inside had a black soul after mom explained why
21:32we were there Mia and her parents came downstairs they were the same rich couple from the children's
21:38home their souls looked even darker than before did you really say that Evie you told me your new
21:44family was poor I only invited you over because I felt bad for you why would you say I wanted
21:50to
21:50switch families my parents are really good to me are you crazy children make things up sometimes
21:55maybe Evie just wants a nicer life we should not be too hard on her you're Evie right you can
22:00come
22:00visit Mia anytime but you should not lie apologize to Mia then you can still be friends that's not true
22:08I was never good with words the more anxious I became the harder it was to explain my daughter does
22:15not lie my sister cries if she stays away from us for more than a day you think she wants
22:19to move
22:20in here keep dreaming my daughter says my cooking is the best she would not trade it for this place
22:25stop
22:26worrying about my daughter she is smart and she is good you should worry about your own kid she is
22:31already making up lies at her age the woman's face changed mom picked me up and turned to leave I
22:36looked
22:36back over her shoulder Maya stood there staring at me mom wow you're getting heavy what is it
22:46I think Mia's parents are bad people there might be cameras out here why do you think they're bad
22:53people mom dad and Noah all stared at me I remembered what the old lady at the children's home to
22:58and I
22:58hesitated if I said nothing mom dad and Noah might not believe me when Sophie came to see me you
23:03said
23:03she was a bad person too I think Evie knows something those people did not look right to me either
23:07on the
23:08day we adopted you did you try to warn Mia about them okay I understand leave this to the adults
23:14you don't have to worry about it anymore no matter how you know we believe you they still believed me
23:18even though I had not explained anything I can see the color of people's souls never tell anyone else
23:25the old lady was right if the wrong people find out they might use you to hurt someone you're just
23:29an ordinary little girl you can't see anything remember that Evie okay when I went back to school on
23:35Monday Mia was not there Mia Bennett her parents are transferring her to another school something
23:41felt wrong why were Mia's parents suddenly moving her that afternoon Noah came to pick me up the weather
23:47was getting colder it got dark early now Noah bought me a warm pretzel from a food stamp nearby
23:54come quick a girl is live streaming from the roof Noah's face turned serious when we reached the crowd
23:59I looked up the girl on the roof was Sophie a girl beside us showed us the live stream on
24:04her phone
24:05thousands of people were watching the number kept rising what is she trying to do now I looked at Sophie's
24:11soul
24:12the red in her soul had faded to a faint glow
24:15whatever happened we can help you please step away from the end
24:19my mom is in the hospital we don't have money if I wanted help I had to do whatever he
24:23said
24:24he told me to lie so I lied
24:26someone got hurt trying to protect me he may never walk again and I was too scared to say a
24:30word for him I can't keep living like this I have to tell everyone the truth
24:34who forced you to lie you can tell us we will protect you
24:40his family has money his father knows a lot of important people
24:43what was I supposed to do
24:48more comments kept appearing people began sharing stories about Chase and his family
24:52by the end of the night everything had spread online people even found out that
24:57Chase had pushed Noah off the school roof the police opened an investigation
25:03soon Chase and his parents were taken in for questioning
25:08Sophie was rescued in the end then she was sent to the hospital
25:11Noah took me to see her his face looked cold
25:14you really know how to put on a show I don't believe you actually plan to jump
25:18I knew the police would come I just needed people to listen before his family buried the
25:22truth again red and black flickered through her soul then the black slowly faded only red remained
25:28Noah she really meant well this time
25:30Evie's video gave me the idea once enough people know the truth money can't bury everything
25:34Chase and his family will face the law and I still owe you for your legs
25:37I'll make it up to you someday Noah did not answer
25:40he kept staring at her I followed his gaze
25:42a pale blue flower clip was pinned in Sophie's hair
25:45you wore that just so I would feel sorry for you forget it you don't owe me anything
25:49I would have stepped in no matter who it was it had nothing to do with you
25:52Evie let's go home
25:54I followed him toward the door then I looked back
25:56Sophie removed the flower clip she held it tightly in her hand
26:00she did not cry she only felt Norimodo was raining inside her sight
26:03Noah do you still like Sophie?
26:05what are you talking about?
26:07you're a kid stop worrying about things like that
26:08that afternoon Noah did not come to pick me up after school
26:12I stood by the school gate and looked around then a young man walked over
26:17you're Evie right?
26:18your brother is busy today he asked me to take you home
26:22he smiled gently but his soul was black
26:24I'm waiting for my brother
26:26before I could finish he grabbed me then he carried me toward the street
26:30a white van was parked nearby
26:32help!
26:33help!
26:35the man reached out to cover my mouth
26:38but I had been eating well since I joined the family
26:40I was much stronger than before
26:42I kicked hard then I slipped out of his arms
26:45the man turned and ran toward the van
26:47I scrambled to my feet then I looked around
26:50a large man was standing nearby
26:52his soul glowed bright red
26:55they're trying to kidnap me
27:00Evie!
27:01Sophie was pushing his wheelchair toward me as fast as she could
27:04Noah!
27:05there are bad people!
27:10after mom and dad arrived
27:11they thanked the man again and again
27:13don't you remember me?
27:14when I first came to this city
27:16I was broke
27:16you let me eat at your diner for free a few times
27:19the food was great
27:23I thought this little girl looked familiar
27:26so she's your daughter
27:29she's smart
27:29she knew exactly who to ask for help
27:32the police arrested the young man
27:34they also found an unconscious little girl inside the van
27:37her hands were tied
27:39there were bruises on her body
27:41after investigating further
27:43the police found a connection to Mia's parents
27:45for years
27:46that couple had secretly been involved in child trafficking
27:49they adopted pretty children
27:50then they used those children to gain other kids trust
27:53after that they took those kids away and sold them
27:56the large house was rented
27:57every year or two
27:58they moved to a new city
27:59they had already been planning to leave with Mia
28:01but Mia told them my videos had become popular online
28:05she said they could make money from me if they took me too
28:08at the police station
28:09Noah held me tightly
28:11I was supposed to pick you up on time
28:13but an older couple stopped me on the way
28:15they said they were looking for their daughter
28:17they asked me to help
28:18I thought something felt wrong
28:19then Sophie came by
28:20she said they were lying
28:21she told me to hurry to your school
28:22the red and black in her soul kept flickering
28:25when Sophie noticed me looking at her
28:27she crouched down
28:28you must have been scared
28:29but don't worry
28:30your brother will always come for you
28:32because he is the best person I know
28:34the red and her soul settled
28:35Mia's parents were arrested soon after
28:37I saw Mia again outside the police station
28:39an officer said she would be sent back into care
28:42she would wait for another family
28:43but she would not return to the old children's home
28:45Mr. Granger had been arrested too
28:46why do you get to live such a good life?
28:49I did not understand
28:50you're the dumb one
28:51in my last life
28:52they had done
28:53Noah was supposed to be my brother
28:54Noah wrapped an arm around me
28:56Evie is my only sister
28:57stay away from her
28:59during winter break
29:00some strangers came to our house
29:02they were the parents
29:03of the little girl found in the van
29:05their daughter came with them too
29:06if it weren't for Evie
29:08they would have taken our daughter away
29:09she's our only child
29:11we don't know how we could ever repay you
29:14my face grew hot
29:15then I quickly hid behind Noah's wheelchair
29:18what happened to your son?
29:20he injured his spine in an accident
29:21he still can't walk
29:22but we heard there's a specialist in Boston
29:24who may be able to help him
29:26we're saving money to take him there after the holidays
29:29my father is a spinal specialist in Boston
29:31he's coming to visit us next week
29:33let me ask him to take a look at your son
29:35a few days later
29:36her father met Noah at the local hospital
29:38he read through Noah's medical records
29:40then he examined Noah's legs
29:42this is treatable
29:43with the right therapy
29:44he should be able to walk again
29:45Noah started going to the hospital for treatment every day
29:48on New Year's Eve
29:49he came home from therapy
29:51then he gripped the arms of his wheelchair
29:52slowly he stood up
29:54it only lasted a few seconds
29:55but he really stood up
29:56mom burst into tears
29:57then she hugged him tightly
29:59dad wiped his eyes beside her
30:00this is all thanks to Evie
30:01I told you she was our lucky star
30:03their arms were warm around me
30:04my face felt hot
30:05but I was so happy
30:06last New Year's Eve
30:07I had been sitting alone at the children's home
30:09with a bowl of cold soup
30:10now I am I had a face against mom's sweater
30:13then I rubbed the family I loved
30:14and they loved me too
30:15I knew it
30:16I had picked the best parents in the world
30:18by spring
30:19Noah could finally walk again
30:20he still could not run or jump
30:22but he was ready to go back to school
30:24the doctor said he would need
30:26several more months of therapy
30:27after that
30:28he should recover completely
30:30will I be able to play basketball again?
30:32of course
30:33Noah looked happier
30:35than I had ever seen him
30:38when we left the hospital
30:39we ran into Sophie
30:42maybe it was because
30:43Noah could walk again
30:44this time
30:45he did not sound as cold
30:47when he spoke to her
30:48I'm recovering now
30:49you don't owe me anything anymore
30:53that's good
30:55I'm going back to school next week
30:58I dropped out
30:59where are you going?
31:00someone offered me a job
31:02as an actress
31:03they said they would cover
31:04my mom's medical bills
31:07I'm moving to Los Angeles
31:10goodbye Noah
31:11you're the kindest person
31:12I've ever met
31:17that night Noah seemed distracted
31:19at dinner he even put one of my
31:21half-eaten chicken bones
31:22into his own bowl
31:23after dinner I went to find him
31:25Noah
31:26do you still like Sophie?
31:27this time Noah did not deny it
31:29Evie really is the smartest
31:31he picked me up
31:32then do you think Sophie a good person?
31:33was Sophie a good person?
31:35I thought about it carefully
31:36it was hard to say
31:37but there was one thing
31:38I knew for sure
31:39Noah
31:39I think Sophie likes you too
31:41Noah stood up so quickly
31:43that I almost slipped out
31:44of his arms
31:45his eyes light up
31:46but after a moment
31:47he sat back down
31:48I looked at him in confusion
31:49Noah
31:50aren't you going after her?
31:52Noah shook his head
31:53I'm still in high school
31:56there's not much
31:57I can do for her right now
31:59maybe later
32:00when I'm strong enough
32:01to protect her and help her
32:02we'll meet again
32:04from that day on
32:05Noah studied harder than ever
32:07dad started picking me up
32:09from school instead
32:11he was more afraid of mom
32:13so he did not buy me snacks every day
32:15but one afternoon
32:16my teacher stopped him
32:17at the school gate
32:18Evie may be a little slow
32:19to react sometimes
32:21but she has an unusual talent
32:23for math and logic
32:26you might want to let her try coding
32:28after that I started taking
32:29a coding class every week
32:31for some reason
32:32the letters and numbers
32:33made sense to me right away
32:34I could read and write code easily
32:37a few months later
32:38my teacher took me
32:39to a local competition
32:40I came in first
32:42mom held the certificate
32:43then she looked at it
32:45again and again
32:47I knew my Evie
32:48was the smartest kid in the world
32:50tomorrow
32:51I'm driving back
32:52to that first school
32:52I'm putting this right in front
32:54of that teacher's face
32:56two years passed
32:57Noah graduated from high school
32:59as Valatorian
33:02I won first place
33:03in a national youth coding competition
33:05a lot of people came to interview us
33:07some of them even filmed
33:08mom and dad's diner
33:09by then mom and dad
33:10had rented the space next door
33:12then they knocked down the wall
33:13between the two stores
33:14the diner was twice as big as before
33:17Sophie had become a rising actress
33:19I heard that the woman
33:20who discovered her
33:21used to be a famous actress
33:23that Chinza taught Sophie
33:24everything she knew
33:25Noah chose one of the best
33:26universities in Boston
33:28I was going to Boston too
33:29the coding competition
33:30had invited me
33:31to an awards ceremony
33:32do you think we'll see
33:33Sophie in Boston?
33:36Noah, seriously?
33:38you've watched her show
33:39more than 10 times
33:40why do you still turn red
33:41whenever someone says her name?
33:43what do you know?
33:44you're still a kid
33:46I refuse to give up
33:49I saw online that some rich guy
33:51asked me to enable Sophie out
33:52yeah
33:53yeah
33:54she turned him down
33:55I knew it
33:57you're still talking to Sophie
33:58we only text sometimes
34:00it's nothing
34:00she has a lot of pressure
34:02now that she's acting
34:02I'm just being polite
34:06then why does she only text you?
34:11Evie Carter
34:12you're getting cheekier
34:13every day
34:13when our plane landed in Boston
34:15a black SUV was waiting
34:16outside the airport
34:17Sophie opened the door
34:19then she looked quietly
34:20at Noah
34:22long time no see
34:23long time no sleigh
34:26there's another car behind us
34:27they'll take you to the hotel
34:31there goes your brother
34:36at least you're still coming with me
34:38I leaned against the window
34:39and looked outside
34:40the city light stretched across the night
34:42but I was not jealous of any of it
34:44because I already had a home
34:45the best home in the world
34:47the cheering in the Boston University
34:49basketball arena
34:50was loud enough to blow the roof off
34:52the boy in the number 10 jersey
34:54leaped into the air
34:55releasing a perfect three pointer
34:57it went straight through the net
34:59his legs were long and powerful now
35:01there was no trace of the wheelchair anymore
35:03I sat in the front row of the stands
35:05cheering for Noah
35:06mom and dad was next to me
35:08screaming so loudly
35:10that the college students nearby
35:11kept looking at us
35:12after the game
35:13Noah ran over to the stands
35:15and lifted me up onto his shoulders
35:18did you see my three pointer Evie?
35:20you were amazing
35:22Sophie is here too
35:23we are going to eat together later
35:26I looked toward the VIP tunnel
35:28a girl wearing a large hat and sunglasses
35:31was standing in the shadows of the tunnel
35:33even though she was hidden
35:34her soul was a bright warm red
35:36it was Sophie
35:37but behind her
35:38near the exit
35:39two men in black suits were waiting
35:41Noah noticed where I was looking
35:42Evie what's wrong?
35:44I leaned closer to his ear
35:45whispering so no one else could hear
35:47Noah the man standing behind Sophie
35:49is a bad person
35:50his soul is very black
35:51Noah's body stiffened
35:53his eyes quickly looked toward the VIP tunnel
35:55Noah's hand tightened around my knees
35:58he didn't make a scene
35:59he gently put me down on the floor
36:01and turned to mom
36:03mom take Evie to the restaurant first
36:05I need to go to the locker room
36:06mom looked at the VIP tunnel
36:08then at Noah
36:09she smiled and patted his back
36:11go on son
36:12don't keep her waiting too long
36:14Noah didn't go to the locker room
36:16he went straight to the VIP parking lot
36:18I secretly ran to dad
36:19and told him a calm about the black-souled men
36:22dad's face went pale
36:23he remembered how Noah had been pushed off the roof years ago
36:26for saving Sophie
36:27dad held my hand
36:29and quickly led us toward the parking lot
36:31when we reached the underground parking lot
36:33we saw Sophie being blocked by the two black-souled men
36:36one of them was holding her arm
36:38Sophie
36:39the director is waiting
36:41you shouldn't waste time with ordinary people
36:44Sophie's red soul flared with anger
36:46she tried to pull her arm away
36:49let go of me
36:50this is my personal time
36:52Noah stepped out of the shadows
36:53he was much taller and stronger than the two men now
36:56he grabbed the man's wrist
36:58she told you to let go
36:59the man groaned in pain and had to let go of Sophie
37:02the two black-souled men glared at Noah
37:04hey kid
37:05you don't know who you are messing with
37:07just then
37:07one of the men's phones rang
37:09he answered it
37:10listened for a second
37:11and looked at Sophie
37:12with a cold smile
37:14the boss wants us back
37:16consider yourself lucky today kid
37:17next time you won't be so fortunate
37:19they got into their car and drove away
37:22their black souls lingering in the air
37:23like bad smoke
37:24as soon as the car sped away
37:26mom and dad rushed forward
37:28mom nervously checked Noah's arms
37:31and then quickly turned to make sure
37:33Sophie was okay
37:34dad quietly stood near us
37:36keeping a watchful eye on the dark parking lot
37:40are you two okay?
37:41I'm okay everyone
37:42really
37:43please don't worry
37:44they are just trying to scare me
37:46why are they treating their own actress like this Sophie?
37:49it isn't right
37:52Sophie took a deep breath
37:53my mentor
37:54the actress Jasmine was good to me
37:56but my manager
37:57he is trying to push her out of the company
37:59and they are targeting me to pressure her
38:00the manager wanted me to attend
38:02private dinners with these investors
38:04I refused
38:06she actually told me to stay in Boston for a while
38:08to stay safe
38:08my heart warmed as I looked at her soul
38:10it was still a beautiful
38:12bright red
38:13glowing with honesty
38:14you did the right thing
38:15don't let them bully you
38:16if they try anything
38:19I'm right here
38:21Sophie looked up at him
38:22a small smile finally breaking through her tired face
38:25mom smiled warmly
38:26and patted Sophie's hand
38:28alright let's get back to the hotel
38:30tomorrow is Evie's big day
38:32we need to be ready to cheer for her
38:37the next morning
38:38we drove to the Grand Boston Competition Hall
38:41a few hours later
38:42I was on the stage
38:44holding the first place trophy
38:45while my family cheered
38:47at the celebration dinner that evening
38:49mom and dad dropped a massive surprise
38:51ever since our old store back home
38:53became successful
38:53we've been planning to open a branch
38:55here in Boston
38:56we already signed the lease
38:57for a space right near the university
38:58we're moving here
39:00you signed a lease?
39:01when?
39:02last month
39:02it's a good business move
39:04but what about Evie's school?
39:06you didn't even have to worry about that
39:07a very famous computer science professor
39:09saw her code at the competition
39:11he was so impressed
39:12that he wanted Evie to study under him
39:14here in Boston
39:15and he personally arranged her transfer
39:16to a great school nearby
39:18while Noah was still in shock
39:20Sophie smiled and took off her sunglasses
39:22I have some good news too
39:23I just got accepted into the drama department
39:25at Boston University
39:27I'm going to study here
39:28Noah froze completely
39:29his face turning from shock to bright red
39:31I giggled looking at his red ears
39:33we were all going to stay together in Boston
39:35my new elementary school in Boston was very nice
39:38in my class there was a very quiet boy
39:40he always sat in the back row
39:41never speaking to anyone
39:43more importantly
39:44his soul was the brightest I have ever seen
39:46I wanted to go talk to him
39:47but a girl next to me grabbed my arm
39:49don't go near him Evie
39:50Sebastian's a weirdo
39:51he never talks to anyone
39:52I was confused and looked at his soul again
39:54it was the most dazzling red I had ever seen
39:57glowing like a warm sun
39:58how could a person with such a beautiful soul
40:00be a weirdo
40:01he must be the kindest person
40:02I ignored her warning
40:04during recess
40:04I walked over to his desk
40:06sat down next to him
40:07and slid a straw bit of candy onto his notebook
40:09hi do you like candy
40:11the boy froze
40:12looking at the candy
40:13and then slowly up at me
40:14he took the candy
40:15and gave me a tiny shy smile
40:18then
40:18he drew a beautiful little cat
40:20on his page
40:21and showed it to me
40:22just like that
40:23we became friends
40:25later I found out that
40:26although he didn't talk much
40:27he was actually a very nice and gentle boy
40:29he always quietly shared his best drawing pencils with me
40:32and he would always leave the sweetest little drawings in my notebook
40:36that afternoon
40:37as Noah was walking me home with Sophia
40:39I told Noah about him
40:42Noah I made a friend today
40:43he drew a little cat in my notebook
40:45really?
40:46is he nice?
40:47he is very nice
40:47he doesn't talk at all
40:49but I can see he is a good one
40:51he looks just like an angel from my picture book
40:54Noah stopped walking
40:55Angel?
40:56Evie you're only eight
40:57you need to focus on your studies
40:58don't let some stinky boy trick you with his face
41:01I stared at him completely confused
41:02my new friend didn't smell bad at all
41:04why was he talking about stinky boys?
41:06after class
41:07you must come straight home
41:08do not stay and talk to him
41:10Sophie covered her mouth
41:12giggling softly
41:13as she watched Noah's dramatic panic
41:14I looked at Sophie
41:16then back at Noah
41:17still totally clueless
41:18but as we walked near my classroom the next day
41:21I saw a familiar girl standing in the hallway
41:24it was Mia
41:26she was wearing our school uniform
41:27but as soon as our eyes met
41:29she looked terrified
41:30she quickly turned around and hid behind a wall
41:33over the next few weeks
41:34Mia actively avoided me
41:36whenever she saw me in the hallway or the cafeteria
41:39she would immediately turn around
41:40and walk the other way
41:41once she dropped her spoon outside the cafeteria
41:44I picked it up and called her name
41:46but she rushed back
41:47grabbed it from my hand
41:48and ran away without saying a word
41:50one afternoon
41:51as I was waiting for Noah outside the school gates
41:53I saw a middle-aged couple walking towards Mia
41:56both of their souls were a bright solid red
41:58the woman gently patted Mia's head
42:01and adjusted her school bag
42:02while the man handed her a small box of chocolate milk
42:05Mia looked a bit awkward
42:06but she still took it
42:07a boy ran past her and bumped into her shoulder
42:10the chocolate milk almost slipped from her hand
42:12the woman quickly caught her arm
42:13and the man frowned at the boy
42:14watch where you're going
42:15Mia foes for a second
42:17then she lowered her head and took a small sip
42:19a tiny smile appeared on her face
42:21her new parents looked so nice
42:23I decided not to bother her
42:25just then a loud honk sounded
42:27Noah was waving at me from his bicycle
42:29Evie come on
42:31I ran over with a smile
42:33leaving Mia to enjoy her afternoon in peace
42:36Noah brought me to the university gym
42:38to watch his basketball practice
42:39I sat on the bench
42:40swinging my legs and watching the players
42:42during the break
42:43a loud argument broke out near the locker room
42:45someone's expensive gold watch had gone missing
42:48several players were surrounding a quiet tall teammate
42:50who wore ragged clothes
42:51he must have taken it
42:53look at his clothes
42:54he's the only one here who would steal something like this
42:56the tall teammate clenched his fists
42:58his face dark
42:59but he didn't said a word
43:00I looked at their souls
43:01the tall teammate's soul was a warm bright red
43:03but the boy in the jacket who was shouting
43:05had a dark greasy black soul
43:08Noah the quiet guy didn't do it
43:09he is good
43:10but the boy who is shouting has a black soul
43:12he is the one lying
43:13Noah's eyes darkened
43:14he didn't hesitate for a second
43:15he walked straight into the middle of the crowd
43:18and stood right in front of the quiet teammate
43:20blocking him from the others
43:21that's enough
43:23you can't just accuse someone
43:24because you don't like how they look
43:27what are you doing Noah?
43:28what are you doing Noah?
43:30are you protecting a thief?
43:32my father is the university's main sponsor
43:34I can get you kicked off the team for this
43:36I don't care who your father is
43:37if you lost your watch
43:38we should search everyone's lockers
43:40let's start with yours
43:42why should we search my locker?
43:44it's my watch
43:45if you have nothing to hide
43:46you shouldn't mind
43:46the coach walked in just then
43:48and seeing the tension
43:49he ordered the lockers to be opened
43:51sure enough
43:52the gold watch was sitting right there
43:54he had tried to frame his quiet teammate
43:56out of pure jealousy
43:58because the coach had praised the teammate's defense
44:00earlier that day
44:02the wealthy player's face turned from white to bright red
44:05as the coach ordered him to leave the gym immediately
44:08the quiet teammate looked at Noah
44:10then looked down at me
44:11his eyes were no longer scary
44:13they were full of deep gratitude
44:15he gave us a respectful nod
44:17it felt really good to help
44:19our Boston branch officially opened a month later
44:22and it was a huge success
44:24one afternoon
44:25I was waiting for Noah at the school gate
44:27holding Sebastian's hand
44:28he was showing me a drawing of a basketball
44:31an elegant, middle-aged woman
44:33wearing a beautiful wool coat
44:35walked toward us
44:35when I looked at her, I gasped
44:37her soul was a brilliant, pure red
44:39the same as Sebastian
44:41Sebastian's eyes lit up
44:42he called out, running to her
44:44the woman wrapped her arms around him
44:46hugging him tightly
44:47she looked at me
44:48her eyes filling with joy as she saw me
44:51are you Evie?
44:52my grandson told me about you
44:53he has never had a friend before
44:55thank you, dear
44:57but as she took a step forward
44:58she suddenly gasped
44:59her face turning pale
45:04ma'am, are you okay?
45:06I'm sorry, dear
45:07my blood sugar dropped
45:09I feel very dizzy
45:12Noah arrived just then
45:15Noah, we are here!
45:17he quickly helped her stand up
45:19and together we guided her
45:20to our nearby diner
45:22dad quickly brought the woman
45:24a hot cup of sugar water
45:25after drinking it slowly
45:27the color returned to her cheeks
45:28thank you so much
45:30you saved me twice today
45:33she looked at her grandson
45:34who was sitting next to me
45:35quietly eating a small cookie
45:37this place is so warm
45:39she opened her purse
45:40and handed me a simple
45:42elegant business card
45:43with a private number on it
45:44my name is on this
45:45if you or your family
45:46ever need anything in Boston
45:48call me directly
45:49I didn't think much of it
45:51and slid the card
45:52into the back of the
45:53cash register drawer
45:54meanwhile
45:55Noah and Sophie's
45:56university life
45:57became peaceful and sweet
45:58Sophie was doing incredibly well
46:01getting noticed by local
46:02theater directors
46:03and acting in several
46:04campus plays
46:05but things didn't stay peaceful
46:07Sophie came to the diner
46:08after her drama class
46:10she didn't even touch
46:11her favorite beef noodles
46:12looking incredibly stressed
46:14Noah sat next to her
46:15his face full of worry
46:17did your manager in LA
46:18contact you again?
46:20Sophie nodded slowly
46:21she looked like she was
46:22carrying a heavy burden
46:23and I could tell the corrupt
46:25manager wasn't going
46:26to let her go easily
46:27Sophie's LA manager
46:29was still pressuring her
46:30about those private dinners
46:31one afternoon
46:32he sent her an urgent email
46:34the ultimate parent company
46:35was hosting a massive
46:37charity gala in Boston
46:38and the global chairwoman
46:39was visiting
46:40the manager told Sophie
46:42she had to attend
46:42to show support
46:43for the company's
46:44major investors
46:47I don't want to go
46:49it feels like a trap
46:54then I'm going with you
46:55I'll be your date
46:57I want you there Noah
46:59but you aren't on the guest list
47:02the security is going to be
47:03incredibly tight
47:04they won't let you pass the door
47:07hearing them talk about the gala
47:09I ran to my school bag
47:11and pulled out a gold embossed card
47:12is it this party
47:15Noah and Sophie
47:16both stared at the card
47:17it was an invitation
47:18to the charity gala
47:20and on the back
47:21it said Evie Carter
47:22was one guest
47:24Evie
47:24where did you get this
47:25Sebastian gave it to me
47:27at school today
47:28he said he has to attend
47:30this boring banquet
47:31with his grandma
47:31and he wanted me
47:33to go with him
47:33so we could eat
47:34delicious cakes together
47:37perfect
47:39it says you can bring
47:40one guest
47:41that means I can get in
47:42as your guardian
47:43once we're inside
47:44I can stay right next
47:46to you and Sophie
47:47thank you Evie
47:48and thank you Noah
47:50on the evening of the gala
47:52the diner closed early
47:54Noah came out of his room
47:55wearing a rented dark suit
47:57and a crisp white shirt
47:58he looked incredibly tall
48:00and handsome
48:01when Sophie walked
48:02into our living room
48:03wearing her elegant green dress
48:05she took one look at Noah
48:07and her face turned bright red
48:08Noah's ears turned pink too
48:10but he couldn't take
48:11his eyes off her
48:12mom had bought me
48:13a beautiful little white dress
48:14with a red bow
48:15and she had combed my hair
48:17into two neat braids
48:18you look like a little angel Evie
48:23we took a taxi
48:24to the Grand Hotel Ballroom downtown
48:26the lobby was beautiful
48:27filled with music
48:28and wealthy people
48:29but when I looked at them
48:31their souls were just like
48:32anywhere else
48:33some were warm red
48:34and many were dirty black
48:36it was a bit overwhelming
48:40but Sophie quickly led me
48:42to the dessert section
48:43the table was covered
48:44with beautiful pink
48:45strawberry cakes
48:50here you go Evie
48:51I sat down on a cozy chair
48:53in a quiet corner
48:54happily eating my cake
48:56Noah stood nearby
48:57watching over Sophie and me
48:59like a protective shield
49:02I was happily taking a bite
49:04of my second slice
49:05of strawberry cake
49:06when two familiar dark souls
49:08walked toward us
49:09it was Sophie's manager
49:10and the arrogant college rich kid
49:12whose father was
49:13the university's main sponsor
49:14when they saw Sophie
49:16holding Noah's arm
49:17their faces twisted with anger
49:18Sophie
49:20what is this?
49:21why did you bring this
49:22poor noodle boy
49:23and a child
49:24to a charity gala
49:25for elite investors?
49:27looking at Noah's
49:28rented suit
49:29he probably rented
49:30that suit for 50 bucks
49:32and look at the kid
49:33eating like she's
49:34never seen food before
49:35did you two sneak in
49:37through the kitchen
49:37to steal the leftovers?
49:39the manager called over
49:40the security guards
49:41who were standing nearby
49:42guards
49:43these two are intruders
49:45they are not on the guest list
49:46please throw them out
49:48immediately
49:48we don't want
49:50low class people
49:51ruining the atmosphere
49:52of this high society event
49:54the security guards
49:55who had dim gray souls
49:57nodded and walked
49:58toward Noah
49:58the security guards
49:59stepped forward
50:00but Sophie immediately
50:01stepped in front of Noah
50:02don't you dare touch him
50:04Noah is my guest
50:06if you throw him out
50:07I will leave too
50:08you think you have a choice
50:09Sophie?
50:10you are under contract
50:11if you walk out of this door
50:12we will ruin your career
50:13before the night is over
50:15go on
50:15throw the noodle boy
50:16and his sister out
50:17let's see how tough he is
50:18when he's kicked to the curb
50:19the guests nearby
50:20started to whisper and stare
50:22they looked at Noah's
50:23simple suit
50:23and by half-eaten cake
50:25whispering judgy words
50:27don't touch her
50:28if you touch them
50:29I'll call the press
50:31right now
50:32let's see
50:33how the board of directors
50:34likes that kind of publicity
50:36the guards hesitated
50:38looking at each other
50:39but the manager was furious
50:40do it
50:41throw them out
50:43the guards reached out
50:44to grab Noah's arm
50:45and my heart beat fast with fear
50:46before the guards could touch Noah
50:48a sudden hush fell over
50:50the entire ballroom
50:51the massive double doors
50:52of the hall opened
50:53and a group of high-level
50:55corporate executives walked in
50:57in the center of the crowd
50:58was an elegant
50:59middle-aged woman
51:00wearing a stunning navy gown
51:02when I looked at her
51:03my heart leaped
51:04her soul was the most brilliant
51:06warm and beautiful red
51:07in the entire room
51:08glowing like a sun
51:09it was the grandmother
51:11of my quiet classmate
51:12and right next to her
51:13was a familiar boy
51:14wearing a neat little black tuxedo
51:16it was Sebastian
51:18Sebastian's quiet
51:19dark eyes scanned the crowd
51:21and the moment he saw me
51:22sitting in the corner
51:22with my cake
51:23his eyes lit up
51:24he didn't care about
51:25the formal atmosphere
51:26he let go of his grandmother's hand
51:28and ran straight across
51:29the ballroom toward me
51:31he ran to my chair
51:32and tightly held my hand
51:33the entire ballroom
51:35of wealthy guests
51:36gasped in shock
51:37wondering why
51:38the chairwoman's
51:39precious grandson
51:40was running to a little girl
51:41with cake on her face
51:42the red-soled chairwoman
51:44walked over
51:44following her grandson
51:46Sophie's LA manager
51:47and the wealthy sponsor's son
51:49didn't realize
51:49what was happening
51:50they thought the chairwoman
51:51was coming to punish us
51:52and they quickly ran
51:53to her side
51:54bowing their heads
51:55madam
51:55I'm so sorry
51:56you had to see this
51:57these two low-class intruders
51:59snuck into the gala
52:00I was just having security
52:01for throw them out
52:02the chairwoman
52:03didn't even look at him
52:04she walked straight
52:05past the manager
52:06and stopped right
52:07in front of my chair
52:08she knelt down
52:09completely ignoring
52:10her expensive navy gown
52:11touching the floor
52:12and looked at me
52:13with a warm loving smile
52:15her red soul
52:16was glowing
52:16with so much kindness
52:17Evie dear
52:19I was so hoping
52:21I'd see you here tonight
52:23Sebastian's been talking
52:24about you
52:24every single day
52:25Noah
52:26thank you again
52:27for helping me
52:28that day at the school
52:29my old friend
52:30told me how much
52:30you've supported Sophie
52:31you are a very brave
52:33young man
52:33the manager
52:34and the rich kid
52:35froze
52:35their mouths falling open
52:36in absolute shock
52:37the manager's face
52:38turned from pale to grey
52:40he swallowed hard
52:41his hands shaking
52:42madam
52:43madam
52:44you
52:44you know them
52:45the chairwoman's
52:46warm smile disappeared
52:47she turned to the manager
52:48her eyes turning cold as ice
52:50yes
52:51Evie is my grandson's
52:52first and best friend
52:53and her family
52:54are my respected guests
52:55and you must be
52:56the regional manager
52:57from LA
52:58say I've already read
52:59the audit report
53:00on your department
53:00your career in this industry
53:02is officially over
53:04security
53:05escort him out
53:05two security guards
53:06immediately marched forward
53:07and dragged the screaming
53:08pale manager out of the hall
53:10then the chairwoman
53:11looked at the wealthy sponsor's son
53:13the rich kid's father
53:14the university's main sponsor
53:15came rushing over
53:16sweating profusely
53:18and bowing frantically
53:19madam chairwoman
53:20I'm so sorry
53:20my son is foolish
53:22he didn't know
53:22your son has disgusting manners
53:25I will personally review
53:27our group's
53:28multi-million dollar
53:29joint projects
53:30with your firm
53:31tomorrow morning
53:31I think we will
53:33pull our sponsorship
53:34the sponsor and his son
53:35looked as if they
53:36had him struck by lightning
53:37they were quickly
53:38led out of the hall
53:38by the guards
53:39completely ruined
53:40the entire ballroom
53:41was silent
53:42filled with awe
53:43the chairwoman
53:44turned to Sophie
53:45her eyes becoming
53:46gentle once
53:47Sophie
53:47sorry dear
53:49the representative
53:50will bring you
53:51a new contract tomorrow
53:52it is a premium contract
53:54directly signed
53:55by the headquarters
53:56you will report
53:57only to me
53:58and no one
53:59will ever force you
54:00to do anything
54:01you don't want to do
54:03thank you madam chairwoman
54:04again after the gala
54:06we went back to our diner
54:07dad locked the doors
54:08and mom went to the kitchen
54:10to make some hot tea
54:11I sat next to the window
54:12drinking a cup of warm water
54:14and eating a biscuit
54:15Noah and Sophie
54:16sat at the corner table
54:17under the yellow lights
54:18Sophie looked at Noah
54:20thank you for standing
54:21by me tonight Noah
54:22you didn't have to face
54:24those people for me
54:25Noah rubbed the back
54:26of his neck
54:27his face turning red
54:28I wanted to
54:29I don't care about
54:30their money or status
54:31I just want to keep
54:33standing next to you
54:34Noah reached out
54:35and took Sophie's hand
54:36on the table
54:36his ears turned bright red
54:38will you be my girlfriend
54:39Sophie?
54:40Sophie looked at him
54:41and smiled
54:41she squeezed his hand tightly
54:43yes Noah
54:44I'd love to
54:45I clapped my hands happily
54:46and from the kitchen
54:47mom let out a loud cheer
54:49dad just smiled
54:50and nodded
54:50looking very pleased
54:51with his son
54:52a few weeks later
54:53as I was walking home
54:54from school
54:54I saw Mia standing
54:56near the entrance
54:56of our neighborhood
54:57she was adjusting
54:58her uniform
54:59looking very nervous
54:59when she saw me
55:00she flinched
55:01but she didn't run away
55:02this time
55:03instead
55:03she took a deep breath
55:05and walked over to me
55:06I looked at her
55:07hey Evie
55:08hey Mia
55:10please
55:10please don't tell
55:11my new parents
55:12about what I did
55:13back at the orphanage
55:14I know I was greedy
55:15and horrible
55:16I was a terrible friend
55:17to you
55:18but they
55:19but they
55:20they are really good to me
55:21they love me
55:22and I don't want
55:23to lose them
55:24her soul was still
55:25empty of color
55:26but she looked truly
55:27sincere and regretful
55:28I smiled warmly
55:29stepped forward
55:30and took her hand
55:31I won't say anything
55:33Mia
55:33I'm just really glad
55:35you have a good family now
55:36Mia wiped her nose
55:38I was so greedy
55:39in this life
55:40I thought stealing
55:41your rich parents
55:42would make me rich
55:43and famous like you
55:44but I didn't know
55:45the horror you went through
55:46I brought the hell
55:47upon myself
55:48if it weren't
55:49for my new parents
55:50I would still be in hell
55:51I didn't understand
55:52what she meant
55:53by this life
55:54forget it Evie
55:55you are a good girl
55:56God will bless you
55:57she nodded
55:58waved to me
55:58and ran back
55:59toward her home
56:00I watched her run away
56:01I didn't understand
56:02her words about
56:03stealing rich parents
56:04but I knew she wasn't
56:05sad or angry anymore
56:06her new parents
56:07were good people
56:08and she lived
56:08a happy life
56:09I adjusted my backpack
56:10and walked home
56:11it felt good to know
56:12that everyone was happy
56:13on New Year's Eve
56:14we closed the diner early
56:15and went back
56:16to our cozy apartment
56:17dad prepared a massive feast
56:18of our favorite
56:19holiday dishes
56:20we all sat around
56:21the table
56:21talking
56:22laughing
56:23and eating
56:23until we were
56:24completely full
56:25mom kept putting
56:26the best food
56:26into Sophie's bowl
56:27while dad talked
56:28about our new life
56:29in Boston
56:30Noah sat next to Sophie
56:31looking incredibly happy
56:33as I watched them
56:34my heart felt very warm
56:36in my eyes
56:37their souls were glowing
56:38with the most brilliant
56:39beautiful red
56:40we had gone through
56:41so much
56:42but we were finally
56:43safe and happy together
56:44just as we were
56:45finishing our desserts
56:46my phone buzzed
56:47in my pocket
56:48I pulled it out
56:49under the table
56:50it was a message
56:50from Sebastian
56:51he had sent me
56:52a digital drawing
56:53of a boy and a girl
56:54holding hands
56:55under a big warm sun
56:56below the drawing
56:57was a short text
56:58happy new year Evie
56:59I drew this for you
57:00Noah's eyes
57:01narrowed instantly
57:02he leaned over
57:03trying to peek
57:03at my screen
57:04who's texting you
57:05this late Evie
57:06just a classmate
57:08Noah
57:08Sophie laughed
57:10pulling Noah's sleeve
57:11to make him sit back down
57:12while mom and dad
57:13smiled
57:14I squeezed my phone
57:15my face feeling
57:16a little warm
57:16our future was going
57:17to be very bright
57:18to make him stand
57:18and he continued
57:18to make him
57:19who won't best
57:19because he is
57:19a small ad
57:19he was going
57:19to make him
57:19he was going
57:19the back
57:19if he was going
57:20to make him
57:20his face
57:20he was going
57:20to make him
57:20to make him
57:20You