Chapter 35: Unveiling the Gift

Ethan looked around the room, his eyes scanning the faces of Emily, Mia, Lily, and Mike. Smiling mischievously, he said, "Since everyone has given you a gift, I guess that leaves me."

Emily raised an eyebrow, curiosity piqued. "What's your gift?" she asked, her voice tinged with intrigue.

Ethan retrieved a sleek, silver key from his pocket, its design elegant and modern. He held it out to her. "This is my gift to you."

Emily accepted the key, turning it over in her hand. "What's it for?" she inquired, her curiosity growing.

Ethan couldn't help but chuckle at her persistence. "Do you really want to know?" he teased, a glint of excitement in his eyes.

"Yes," Emily replied with determination. She was genuinely curious and eager to uncover this mystery.

"Then follow me," Ethan declared, his amusement evident. He gently tugged her hand, leading her out of the room with the others following closely behind.

They exited the building and found themselves standing in front of a sleek, black limousine. Emily's heart raced with anticipation as Ethan opened the door, gesturing for her to enter.

She glanced at the others, who exchanged knowing smiles, and then climbed into the car beside Ethan. Lily, Mia, and Mike followed suit, their excitement palpable.

The car slowly pulled away, embarking on a journey that filled the air with tension and excitement. For twenty long minutes, they drove through the city until finally, the limousine came to a halt.

Ethan turned to Emily with a triumphant grin and declared, "Behold, I present to you your new workplace and your new family."

Emily's eyes widened in surprise as she gazed out of the car window. Before her lay a beautiful, modern building, bathed in soft, golden sunlight. It was a spacious and elegant structure, and the sign above the entrance read, "Little Hearts Orphanage."

Tears welled up in Emily's eyes as she realized the significance of this gift. Her heart swelled with emotion as she looked at Ethan, speechless but profoundly touched. She knew that this orphanage would become her new home, and the children within it her new family.

As they stepped out of the car and approached the entrance, Emily couldn't help but feel a sense of belonging and purpose wash over her. This unexpected gift was more than she could have ever imagined, an