Chrysan's POV
They were all clapping their hands as they sang happy birthday to me. I was happy, but I can't smile. I can't help to be thirsty for the attention and love of my parents. I want them to see me as their child, not like I'm just a nobody for them. I tried and tried, and tried my best to be a top student in school, for them to be proud of me, yet it's all futile.
Today, I turned eight, and I'm still seeking validation. But to be honest, I'm already lucky because I have these guys with me, they didn't judge me for who I am, they let me express myself and make me feel I'm special. They made me understand and realize what a family really was.
It was not about the blood, it's about the bond that we share with each other. I always thank God that he didn't abandon me, despite my i
