Chương 265: He Just Wanted This Child to Be Happy

Stunned by Calliope's question, none of the three adults reacted verbally. The surprise was evident on Calix and Leslie's countenances while Director Li stiffly stared at Calliope.

'Poppy... she suggested that... by herself?'

In her trance, Director Li was reminded of several episodes in the past, the ones related to Calliope being admired by potential adoption applicants.

Those events started to happen when Calliope was around age four. No one chose her when she was still an infant, leading up to her toddler age.

Calliope had always been among the most adorable and well-mannered in the orphanage. She easily caught the attention of the applicants as she grew more.

But, Calliope rejected them all. Not even Director Li succeeded in persuading her to get to know the applicants better before deciding anything.

"Granny no want Poppy?"

"Waaa! No leave! Poppy no leave!"