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Chapter 189

When the three of them entered, the café was quiet, with only a handful of customers. At one table sat three kids–one of whom was a head taller than the others.

“Lessie, Zachary?” Karen, the cashier, was the first to spot them. “And this must be Mae?”

The three children turned at the sound.

“Alessia!” York hopped down from his chair and waved, Ivan following right behind. Zane, looking confused but curious, saw the others leaving and trailed after them.

Alessia ruffled York’s hair affectionately before turning to Ivan. “How’s everything going?”

Ivan nodded and tugged Zane closer.

“A new friend?” Alessia asked, meeting Zane’s wide–eyed gaze. He brightened

instantly, offering a polite greeting.

“Hello, miss. My name’s Zane.”

York scoffed. “He nearly made Ivan

at Ivan, who

I swear I didn’t bully Ivan. If I had, would he have brought me here? Right, Ivan?” Zane hurried to explain,

impression on Alessia.

nodded, about to speak, but

for a ride in

hand on York’s head before the bickering could escalate.

then noticing Mae behind

“Mr. York.”

his back, in a manner that made him look far

I resigned. I won’t be

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it because that woman shoved your bid the fire your wal.com back with me I’ll stand up for yout She’s so cruel, trying to get rid of my Rex and shoving you down the

Alessia gave York a sharp

for? Am I

last thing you

realized he’d crossed a line. He rubbed his nose sheepishly. “I wasn’t talking about you

Ileana, huh?” Karen muttered,

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