The kid was once neglected by his mother, and he ran around asking for a way home. None could reply as he was unable to speak.

People considered him mute, some deaf some dumb.

Finally a good townsman helped the poor boy and was surprised to see him address a rich household. He had assumed that the boy could belong to a maids family. Less he knew he was the boycotted prince.

Reaching home, excited he went to hug his mother, when she sneered and walked away. Confused he turned to his father who turned blind eye the other way.

Climbing slowly the stairs to his room, he came across his brother. Wide eyes with happiness, he was about to hug his gege, when a kick landed in his stomach and tumbled down with all hopes and dreams.

Unconscious as he lay, the servants quickly moved him to the far corner to a room. Alone was he in pain with minimum care for his own.

He learnt much later in his life, that his mother left him there, with a hope he'd never find their home.

Even in a family, he was the outcast, for no fault of his, music was his sole solace, where he could be him, until that was too taken away, for he was born out of sin.

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When I write these kinds of chapters it seriously pains my heart.   

A glimpse of Alden Song, the happy person that we knew, has been through hell.

Happiness is something that he needs. Family is what he craves.
Love is what he's scared of the most.

Do tell me what you guys feel!

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