Marven had lived in the welfare institution for ten years from eight to eighteen and harbored great affection for it.
However, he had been destitute and lacked the courage to return.
Now that he had a significant amount of money, he thought it was time to visit the orphanage, assess its needs, and help address them when the time came.
He nodded and agreed, saying, "Let's go in for a bit."
Xiaofen was overjoyed and quickly grabbed Marven's arm, dragging him inside.
Marven was forced to follow while holding his wife Avella's hand.
Avella's heart raced, but she let her lead the way into the orphanage.
The Wrestvel Welfare Institute was established last century and had a history of several decades. The buildings were relatively old brick structures, with each building nearly a decade old.
Marven noticed that the orphanage remained largely unchanged since his time, and he couldn't help asking Xiaofen, "Didn't the orphanage get expanded or renovated over the years?"
Xiaofen replied, "We wanted to expand, but funding was tight. We have more children here than before. The dean and Aunt Li decided to prioritize spending on the children rather than renovating the hardware."
Marven gazed at the yard, but the rusted slides, seesaws, and swing sets brought back nostalgic yet unpleasant memories.
These toys were used when he was young, at least 20 years ago.
The younger siblings who followed after him were still playing with these limited and old toys.
Marven couldn't help but criticize himself for not donating money to the orphanage to improve the living environment for the younger siblings during his time of prosperity.
He planned to donate tens of millions to renovate the entire orphanage and provide the best toys, learning venues, and equipment for the younger siblings.
He would also purchase computers and iPads for them.
Avella was oblivious to Marven's complex emotional state, caught between self-blame and guilt. She was curious about the orphanage's environment, although it was her first time there. Her heart felt kind, perhaps because her husband grew up here.
In fact, Avella never regarded Marven as her contracted husband. In her heart, Marven was her real and legal husband.
