Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Aside from the intimidating guy from earlier, there was also a teenage boy, probably around 15. n

He had striking features–tall, slim, dressed in clean, neat clothes–but his face was full of aboradors like the dude’s gone

fit in.

Kelvin Adler glanced down, his eyes flicking over the boy with little interest. His voice was cool also dearted Boll this lady yourself. What’s the name of the kid you’re looking for?

Jeremy Adler bit his lip, his eyes darting around, clearly nervous. He mumbled under his breath. Inore I’m the one looking for her… I just feel sorry for the kid‘

Dani, looking confused, blinked at him. “Hi there, which kid are you talking abour?

Jeremy cleared his throat, his face flushing slightly as he mumbled, barely above a whisper. Yvonne

Dani almost didn’t catch that. “Did you say Yvonne?” she asked, staring at him, not quite beleving in You’ve met this child

before?”

Jeremy nodded a bit, then tried to downplay it, I just think she seems… okay”

Kelvin’s gaze flickered over his son’s awkward face, his expression unreadable. He was clearly frustrated Jeremy’s pride problem.

Kelvin finally looked away, his tone as cold as ever. “Can I see the child

Dani snapped out of her thoughts and quickly nodded, “She should be awake now. I’ll get someone to bring he

A few minutes later, a volunteer entered, holding a groggy Yvonne. As soon as she was placed on the foor her eyes locked onto Dani, who looked like she was about to lose it.

Yvoone didn’t seem to care at all about the tension; whatever had happened last night was a distant

her, bouncing like a little snowball and crashing into her

noticed the two men in the

“Yvonne, this is Mr. Kelvin Adler and his son,

her big, innocent eyes darting from one man to the other. When she saw Jeremy, her eyes lit up,

her for a moment, but his face remained unreadable,

in the air, didn’t dare to speak, but Yvonne, totally unaware of the situation, flashed a sweet smile at

nod, his tone steady and flat. “That’s the one. Get

the way he spoke and carried himself made it clear was no ordinary person–definitely not someone

and the director worried Yvonne might get the short end of the stick. But then, she decided to let Yvonne herself to make

adopt you. Would you

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sparkled, and she sneaked a look at

simple wooden chair, looking like some untouchable figure–sharp features, almost too perfect. Yvonne quickly

away from hers, his face

lighting up with joy. “Yeah, sure! I

curled his fingers slightly, fighting back a smile. If he had a tail,

the office to handle the paperwork while Jeremy

naturally grabbing his hand and beaming up at him with a big

his lips pressed tight, but didn’t look at her.

cold, distant stare. Instead, she tilted her tiny head and, with a sweet, babyish voice. said. “Mrs. Harrison told me

Jeremy Adler kept up his cool act. “I don’t like

pale cheeks betrayed him, flushing bright red.

and dropping her hand. “Okay” She was

to look indifferent, kept sneaking glances at her. The little one sat next to him, bored,

the red, swollen spots on her palm, his heart

bit her lip, her long lashes fluttering like little brushes. She had wrapped it up yesterday, but it got itchy at

it when I fell, but I already treated it…” Her voice was barely audible, and Jeremy didn’t think much of

just from her being a bit reckless.

the head with his fingers. “You’re such an idiot. I’ve never seen anyone mess up their hand like

sniffing, and muttered softly,

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