Chapter 7 Go Home
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Soon, they arrived at a resettlement area in the south of London.
Those who live here were basically the poorest people in London, and there was a large domestic garbage dump at the intersection of the area.
In the dump, some people with baskets or sacks on their backs kept rummaging for all valuable things.
When the car arrived at the gate, there was no way forward. They could only park their car on the side and go in on foot.
Just after getting off the bus, Olivia took out a large plastic bag from her pocket and just picked up a mineral water bottle on the roadside.
“Olivia, what are you doing?” Samuel asked curiously. Even if she protected the environment, she didn’t have to pick it up here. After all, the ground was full of garbage.
“I can sell it. Five cents each one!” Olivia found another one nearby quickly and picked it up again while speaking.
“Five cents?” Samuel felt sorry and also shocked when hearing it.
“Yes, there are hundreds of bottles in my house!” Olivia showed off happily.
“Well, can I join in you?” Samuel did not stop her but join her. He wanted to experience his daughter’s life.
Soon, they arrived at the house. And the bag was also flooded with bottles.
The house was simple, which was made of dilapidated wood and cardboard. And the door was also formed from a piece of split bamboo and paper.
“Samuel, maybe I can book a room for you?” Charlotte stood hesitantly at the door.
Samuel ignored her words, just opened the door, and went straight in.
The house was nearly ten square meters with a neatly stove, a small bed made of messy cardboard, and a thin quilt. The quilt has been washed white, which was seemingly picked from the dump.
Now it was still cold. Obviously, it was too thin to keep warm.
Tears gradually misted his eyes.
“You, do you sleep here?” Samuel asked.
“Dad, why are you crying? It doesn’t matter. The bed is warm, and there are many quilts underneath.” While saying, Olivia carefully placed the plastic bag under the bed.
“What is it?” When he took the cover on the stove away, he found something moldy like bread in a relatively complete dish.
“Oh, it is my bread! I forgot to take it with me last time. Mom, what should I do? I spent a dollar to buy it!” Olivia ran over him and said sadly.
“Um...throw... throw it away!” Charlotte glanced at Samuel and said.
“But...... why not peel off the shell? It still can be eaten. You can make spicy bread slices.” Olivia was reluctant to throw it away.
“Can it be cooked again?” Samuel looked doubtfully at the bread and asked.
“Of course, my neighbor taught me,” Olivia said.
“Olivia...” Charlotte tried to stop her but was interrupted by Samuel.
“Oh, I am hungry now. Olivia, can you teach me how to cook?” Samuel asked in a soft tone.
“Oh, that’s great!” Olivia answered happily.
After a while, a spicy smell came.
Olivia brought the plate back. There were only three pieces as big as the bottom of the bottle.
“Dad, try it!” Olivia said.
“Well, thanks, my honey.” Samuel picked up one and was to put it in his mouth.
Eli came over and stopped his hand. “Gene...boss, you can’t eat it!”
Samuel took a cold glance at Eli and quickly put it into his mouth. “My wife and daughter have eaten it for a long time. Why can’t I eat it? Ah?”
“Why?”
“Why?”
“Ah!?”
It tasted very spicy, but the bitterness still made Samuel sad.
It was what his wife and daughter ate! It was their life! Their terrible life!
As a general, he has protected the whole country with all his strength. However, his wife and daughter can only live in such a terrible house.
There were still many people suffering a lot. Was it the people who were protected by him?!
How can his dead men rest in peace?
“Samuel...you scared Olivia!” Charlotte pulled Samuel and murmured. Now, Olivia was scared to curl up by the bed.
Samuel came to his senses and quickly held Olivia in his arms.
“Olivia, I’m sorry. Don’t be scared. I won’t hurt you and your mom.”
“Dad, you were just fierce!” Olivia blinked and said pitifully.
“It’s my fault, sorry. I will never be fierce again, okay?” Samuel stroked her bare head and comforted her.
“Yep.” Olivia nodded happily.
“Well, can you give all to me? Eli will buy delicious food for you later.” Samuel picked up one and asked.
“Well... deal.” Olivia swallowed, but she still agreed after hesitating for a little while.
Samuel ate them all and it should taste a little sweet.
“Eli, get some food and distribute some to the neighbors. I will be here tonight, and we are going to the town tomorrow.” Samuel ordered.
“Gene...boss...” Eli was a little embarrassed.
“Go quickly! Should I go with you?”
“Yes, sir!”
Eli bent down and ordered someone to buy food. The rest began to clear the surrounding area for protection.
“Samuel... Do you really want to live here?” Charlotte asked carefully.
“Yes, why not? You can stay here for such a long time, why can’t I stay here for one night?” Samuel pulled her over and hugged her.
“I’m sorry for you and Olivia. I haven’t been able to give you a complete home. Sorry!”
“Samuel, It doesn’t matter. Home is where you are.” Charlotte whispered in his ear.
“Tomorrow, we will buy a house in the town. Let’s enjoy the last night here! I also want to enjoy your life.” Samuel stroked her on the back and said.
“Buy a house!?” Charlotte was surprised. “Where did you get the money? You know, the house here is expensive!”
“Don’t worry. I have a resettlement fee. It is enough to buy a house here.” Samuel comforted her.
Just then, Eli’s voice came from outside.
“You can’t go in!”
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