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

like a little snowball

arms, she noticed the two men in the room.

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

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

for a moment, but his face remained unreadable,

feeling the tension in the air, didn’t dare to speak, but Yvonne, totally unaware of the situation, flashed a

moment, Kelvin gave Dani a nod, his tone steady

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

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

Adler wants to adopt you. Would you like to go

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eyes sparkled, and she sneaked

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

away from hers, his face stiff, the usual guard

her whole face lighting up with joy. “Yeah, sure! I wanna

expression softened for a second, his brows relaxing. He curled his fingers slightly, fighting back a smile. If he had

handle the paperwork while Jeremy

totally excited, skipped over to Jeremy, naturally grabbing his hand and beaming up at him with a

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

a sweet, babyish voice. said. “Mrs. Harrison told me you’re the one looking

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

cheeks betrayed him, flushing

stared at him for a couple of seconds before sighing and dropping her hand.

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

his heart tightened. He suddenly asked,

lashes fluttering like little brushes. She had wrapped it up yesterday, but it

when I fell, but I already treated it…” Her voice was

from her being a bit reckless.

fingers. “You’re such an idiot.

covered her head, sniffing, and muttered

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