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

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

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

other. When she saw Jeremy, her eyes lit up, and she immediately called out, “Hi,

for a moment, but his face remained unreadable, as

speak, but Yvonne, totally unaware of the situation, flashed a sweet smile at

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

and carried himself made it clear was no ordinary

get the short end of the stick. But then, she decided to let

asked. “Yvonne, Mr. Adler wants to adopt you. Would you like to go home with him?”

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widened in surprise. Her eyes sparkled, and she

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

with joy. “Yeah,

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

in the office to handle the paperwork while Jeremy

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

pressed tight,

at all scared by Jeremy’s cold, distant stare. Instead, she tilted her tiny head and, with a sweet, babyish voice. said. “Mrs. Harrison told me you’re the one looking for me. Thanks for taking me home! I really

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

betrayed

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

kept sneaking glances at her. The little one sat

he saw the red, swollen spots on her palm, his heart tightened.

long lashes fluttering like little brushes. She had wrapped it up yesterday, but it got itchy at night, and she

already treated it…” Her voice was

from

bent down and gave her a soft tap on the head with his fingers. “You’re such an idiot. I’ve never seen anyone mess

head, sniffing, and muttered softly, “Got

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