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

Dani’s arms, she noticed the

this is Mr. Kelvin Adler and

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

a moment, but his face

dare to speak, but Yvonne, totally unaware of

brief moment, Kelvin gave Dani a nod, his tone steady and flat.

carried himself made it clear was no ordinary person–definitely not someone like the Yates family

like the easiest person to deal with, and the director worried Yvonne might get the short end of the stick. But then, she decided to let

you. Would you like to go home with him?”

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in surprise. Her eyes sparkled,

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

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

joy. “Yeah, sure! I wanna

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

handle the paperwork while Jeremy waited outside.

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

pressed tight, but didn’t look at her.

with a sweet, babyish voice. said. “Mrs. Harrison

words could melt anyone’s heart, but Jeremy Adler kept up his cool act. “I don’t like you, so don’t

betrayed him, flushing

of seconds before sighing and dropping her hand. “Okay”

glances at her. The little one sat

red, swollen spots on her palm, his heart tightened. He suddenly asked, “How’d you hurt

little brushes. She had wrapped it up yesterday, but it got itchy at night, and

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

it was just from her being a bit

and gave her a soft tap on the head with his fingers. “You’re such an

covered her head, sniffing, and muttered softly, “Got

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