1. "Because... Cheong is ...."
2. "I lov..."
3. "I love..."
4. "I would love to adopt her as my stepdaughter."
5. "stepdaughter?"
6. "Yes, in fact, she's descended from academic officials."
7. "which means her records won't be an issue."
8. "Won't it be wonderful, Cheong? You'll be my stepdaughter."
9. Since my husband passed away
10. My room feels so lonely I need some company.
11. Knowing your lineage and your problems, for your sake I make you this offer.
12. "be my stepdaughter and we can live together as a mother and daughter."