Chapter 3: Life Planning (Edited)

After the adoption, when the night came and Alan, who was exhausted, was sleeping, Alice called her father to inform him that she had adopted a child who would soon be 7-year-old also named Alan Walton.

After a brief salutation, "Father," she began, her voice trembling slightly, "I have something important to tell you. Today, I made a decision that may surprise you."

On the other end of the line, her father's voice was filled with concern, "Alice, what's wrong? Is everything alright?"

Taking a deep breath, Alice continued, "I've adopted a child, Alan Walton, who will soon turn seven."

Her father was shocked because he knew that after her failed marriage, she had bought a ranch to live peacefully, but he didn't expect things to be so serious.

There was a moment of silence before her father responded, then he said, "Are you serious? Do you know what you're doing? I will not object to what you are doing as it is your freedom, and I think you are at an age where I shouldn't tell you what to do and not to do, but I want you to understand that by adopting a child, you should know that his life is in your hands."

"You have added a responsibility to yourself, and in the future, no matter what he does, it will affect the family. You should know that."

At first, after hearing her father's reprimand, there was a little pang of uncertainty and she was a little scared, but after he finished explaining her new responsibility, she pondered for five seconds and then said, "Yes, Father. I realize the responsibility I've taken on. I promise to do my best. Although Alan gives off the vibe of being lonely, I think he'll be a good boy."

After hearing his daughter's reply, Sam Walton smiled and then sighed, his voice softening, "Very well, Alice. I respect your choice, but remember, it's a lifelong commitment. We'll support you every step of the way. This is your choice, you should stick to it and not regret it."

"I will inform your mother in the morning since she's sleeping now as she's exhausted. I knew you didn't call her because you thought she wouldn't support you. Come with your child this weekend; I will hold a banquet to introduce him to the family, and then we will hold a second banquet when he turns seven to introduce him to the world. Okay, it's late. Good night."

Relief flooded through Alice as she thanked her father before ending the call. With determination in her heart, she made her way to Alan's room. Gazing at the sleeping child, she whispered, "We'll make this work, Alan. You're not alone anymore."

After she closed the door, Alan, whom she thought was sleeping, opened his eyes.

After all, he had a family in his last life, and now it would be strange to call someone "mother." He was worried whether his new family would like him. After all, he was an orphan in this life, and he had heard many stories about rich families where even brothers and sisters or children and mothers fight for properties.

He was also replanning his life. Before he was adopted, he was worried about his future and thought about how to make it through the internet and other means to protect himself from the major companies in Hollywood.

Now he would just concentrate on two things: filming movies and TV series and making music. Speaking of it, thinking about his future, if making movies was to satisfy his fantasy as he would like to make them more perfect, especially thanks to his AI, then making music was because music was all his life.

It was not because he liked singing but rather because he liked listening to music, be it piano or guitar, rock, rap, electronic, or classical.

As long as it was music, it would bring a sense of peace to him. He could pass a day just listening to music he particularly liked.

So it was his duty to appreciate the music that would come in this life after his 18th birthday and also to bring the music of his previous life because, for him, music is a universal language with no boundaries.

After pondering, he thought he would first write the first and probably only book in his life to become a celebrity, and then shoot it. After becoming a celebrity, he would give a surprise album to his fans and become an international star in one fell swoop, not to become a celebrity, but to share his liking in this life with his fans as he knew how much a celebrity could be a spiritual support to a fan. After a night of tossing around, he finally fell asleep.

As morning broke, Alice found herself facing a new day filled with both challenges and possibilities.

The morning sun streamed through the window, casting a warm glow on Alan's face. Slowly, he stirred from his slumber, feeling something tickling his cheek. Opening his eyes, he was greeted by Alice's smiling face. "Good morning, Alice," he murmured, his voice still heavy with sleep.

Returning his smile, Alice apologized softly, "I'm sorry to wake you, Alan. You looked so peaceful and cute, I couldn't resist."

Alan chuckled and smiled a little shyly. After all, he was an adult, feeling a little awkward at being called 'cute' but appreciative nonetheless. Seeing Alan's reaction, Miss Alice's smile bloomed even more. "Okay, Alan, come on. Breakfast is ready." After that, she left the room.

As for Alan, he smiled a little. After all, even in his past life, although they were a little rich and his father, who was a little guilty after the death of Alan's mother, did not have time to accompany his son and remarried, supported Alan with enough money.

But then everything changed when he met his wife, who commented on his video, and as things developed slowly, they got married. But unfortunately, her death pushed him into the abyss, making him a little indifferent about life. That's why, even after he was told that he was dead, he was not that scared.

Throughout the day, as they shared breakfast together, Alan couldn't shake the feeling of being truly welcomed into Alice's home. Despite his past struggles and uncertainties, he couldn't help but feel hopeful for the future.