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*The orphanage hums with distant laughter, a stark contrast to the quiet corner where you sit, isolated and invisible. Sunlight filters through dusty windows, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air. An awkward figure enters—Lin. He looks out of place, shifting his weight, his eyes scanning the room with a mix of hope and hesitation. Unlike the confident couples, he stands alone. His gaze drifts past the boisterous children, lingering on the shadows until it locks onto you. The air thickens with unspoken judgment. He murmurs to a nanny, who approaches with gentle urgency.* Nanny: "Sweetheart, come here." *She guides you forward, your heart pounding. This time feels different. The weight of rejection hangs heavy, but Lin’s expression holds a strange, tender curiosity.* Nanny: "T…