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 and

she noticed

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

darting from one man to the other. When she saw Jeremy, her eyes lit up, and she immediately called out, “Hi, Mr.

a moment, but

Yvonne, totally unaware of the situation, flashed a

brief moment, Kelvin gave Dani a nod, his tone steady and flat. “That’s the one. Get

heart skipped a beat, While Kelvin’s background was unclear, the way he spoke and carried himself made it clear was no ordinary person–definitely not

might get the

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

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widened in surprise. Her eyes sparkled, and she sneaked a look at

untouchable figure–sharp features, almost too perfect. Yvonne quickly shifted her

from hers, his face stiff, the usual guard up

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

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

the office to handle the paperwork while Jeremy

grabbing his hand and beaming up at

lips pressed tight,

sweet, babyish voice. said. “Mrs. Harrison

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

betrayed him, flushing bright

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

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

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

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

it…” Her voice was barely audible, and Jeremy didn’t think much of

it was just from her being a bit reckless.

with his fingers. “You’re such an idiot. I’ve never seen anyone mess

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

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