"An orphan?"
Upon hearing William's revelation, Piper's mind began to race with possibilities.
If William still had living parents, they might object to a relationship between them due to age differences.
But with William having no parents, this was perfect!
If the two of them chose to be together, no one could stand in their way.
"Oh... I'm sorry for bringing up a sensitive topic," Piper said, raising her glass and downing its contents. "That drink was an apology for my thoughtlessness."
William never knew his parents. He had spent many years living in society as an orphan. To Piper's words, he simply chuckled, "It's okay. I've been alone for so long that I've grown used to it. Isn't there a certain peace in knowing that if I eat, no one else goes hungry?"
