NOVPUBChapter 1457: 661 is waiting for me to find her_3 Chapter 1457: 661 is waiting for me to find her_3 Peter Aria continued to ask, “How many people are in Claudia’s family?”
“To speak of it, this child has had a really hard life.
Her parents were killed working on a construction site when she was seven years old.
The contractor was heartless, he did not compensate her a single penny.
Over the years, she has been living with her grandparents.
Her grandfather passed away last year, leaving her alone with her lame grandmother.
If it wasn’t for her good academic performance allowing for tuition exemptions, survival would be a problem for her and her grandmother.”
Gerard Parker suddenly asked, “Mr.
...
Aria, do you have any urgent matters with Claudia?”
Looking at Peter Aria and Claudia Lauwney, it seems like they come from two different worlds.
Peter Aria had already prepared his explanation: “I’m a staff member of a charitable foundation. 𝖓𝔬𝔳𝔭𝔲𝔟.𝖈𝖔𝔪
Our foundation has a scholarship program.
Understanding Claudia Lauwney’s difficult situation, our foundation has decided to help her.
After an on-site investigation, if she truly meets the requirements, our foundation will cover all of her tuition and living expenses until she graduates from college.”
Gerard Parker exclaimed, “That’s wonderful!
Mr.
Aria, you are such a good person.”
They came so far up the mountain to conduct an on-site investigation.
During his silent journey over the past half a year, Peter Aria had looked everywhere but still couldn’t find what he was looking for.
Claudia Lauwney was the last child to match the criteria.
She had gone through a lot and it took quite a bit of effort to find her.
She was born in Four Seasons Town.
Her parentage was unknown, and she was left at the hospital right after she was born.
The hospital and police couldn’t locate her parents, and when she was three years old, she was sent to the orphanage.
At the age of five, she was sold by human traffickers to a mountain village in Almania.
Although it may be a long shot, Peter Aria chose not to give up on this small glimmer of hope and embarked on his journey to Almania.
The road up the mountain was tough, but they finally arrived at Claudia’s house by noon.
The house was empty and tattered, conditions were even worse than Peter Aria had imagined.
“Claudia, someone’s here to sponsor you, hurry out.”
A thin girl ran out from the low corner of the room.
When she saw Peter Aria, she froze on the spot.
In the deep winter, she was still wearing a thin, faded gown and her worn-out shoes had almost worn through.
Her hair was tied in two braids, her skin was dark and thin, and her eyes were like those of a deer – full of spiritual energy yet timid.
“What are you waiting for, silly girl?
Hurry and invite Mr.
Aria into the house.” Gerard Parker reminded her.
The girl stammered, “Mr…
Mr.
Aria, please come inside.”
Peter Aria quietly observed the girl in front of him.
She was a child with a difficult fate.
Anyone faced with such a child would feel pity, let alone the possibility that she may share the same fate as his daughter.
As he thought about this, Peter Aria’s mood grew heavier.
His composed and noble aura was in stark contrast to the atmosphere of poverty.
Claudia Lauwney nervously clutched her clothes’ corner.
Peter Aria noticed the swollen red patches on her skinny hand, some of which had developed into scabs.
Peter Aria suddenly wondered if his daughter was also suffering from the cold, did she also have chilblains on her hands?
“Never mind that, come with me.”
Claudia Lauwney looked up in surprise, dazzled by the man standing in front of her.
Until then, she had never seen such a handsome and distinguished gentleman before.
Peter Aria rubbed his forehead: “I work for a charitable foundation in Pethkids.
Claudia Lauwney, you have excellent grades and you’re very hardworking, you meet the criteria for our foundation’s scholarship program.
I will rent a house for you and your grandmother in the town.
So you don’t have to run ten kilometers up and down the mountain to go to school every day.
The foundation will support you until you graduate from college.”
Claudia Lauwney knelt on the ground with a “thump”, bowed her head deeply towards Peter Aria.
“Thank you, Mr.
Aria.”
Peter Aria squatted down to help Claudia Lauwney up: “No need to thank me.
There are many people suffering in this world, and you are just one of them.
I want to tell you, even if life is unfair to you, you mustn’t give up.
You should study harder, the world is vast beyond the mountains.
You need to make your own way out there with your capabilities.
Beauty may fade with age, wealth is external, but knowledge, perspective, and cultivation will be your most valuable treasures throughout your life.”
Claudia Lauwney listened attentively, “I got it, Uncle Aria.
I will try my best in the future, I won’t let down your care and expectations.”
