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

to her, bouncing like a

was in Dani’s arms, she noticed the two men in the

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

gripped Dani’s clothes tightly, her big, innocent eyes darting from one man to the other. When she saw Jeremy, her eyes lit up, and she immediately called out,

eyes lingered on her for a moment,

dare to speak, but Yvonne, totally unaware of

a nod, his tone steady

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

person to deal with, and the director worried Yvonne might get the short end of the

Mr. Adler wants to adopt you. Would you like to go

1/3

Chapter 3

Her eyes sparkled, and she sneaked a

on a simple wooden chair, looking like some untouchable figure–sharp features, almost too perfect. Yvonne quickly shifted her gaze and saw

little nervous, his eyes darting away from hers, his face stiff, the usual guard

suddenly grinned, her whole face lighting up with joy.

brows relaxing. He curled his fingers slightly, fighting back a smile. If he had a tail, it’d

to handle

excited, skipped over to Jeremy, naturally grabbing his hand and beaming up at him with a big smile. “Hi“””

response, his lips pressed tight, but didn’t look

a sweet, babyish voice. said. “Mrs.

kept up his

his pale cheeks betrayed him, flushing bright red.

and dropping her hand. “Okay” She was clearly disappointed and went

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

her palm, his heart tightened. He suddenly asked, “How’d you hurt your

brushes. She had wrapped it up yesterday, but it got itchy at night, and she scratched it open by

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

assumed it was just from her being a

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

sniffing, and

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255