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Chapter 5

Chapter 5

When they got back to the Adler family home, the day was still young. It was a weekday, so Kelvin was getting ready to head -out for work.

The maid quickly ran after him, handing him a cup of coffee. After that, she swiftly cleared the breakfast table and, with th help of another servant, brought out the breakfast that had been prepared.

Maybe because she’d been told in advance, the maid took Yvonne’s presence in the house like it was no big deal–just the way it should be.

Yvonne sat quietly at the table, chewing on her bread without saying a word.

When she was done eating, she quietly leaned over to Jeremy and softly asked, “Brother, is it just us here?”

Jeremy shook his head. “No, you’ve got three other brothers, too. But right now, it’s just me and the third brother at home. The others aren’t here.”

The family setup was simple and easy to remember–no confusion there.

After hearing that. Yvonne raised her soft, pale face and asked in her sweet, innocent voice, “What about the third brother? Can I meet him?”

Jeremy paused for a second, his hand hanging by his side. His lips pressed into a thin line, and his eyes darkened. “He isn’t feeling well. He’s resting.”

Yvonne nodded, understanding. But when she saw him preparing to leave, she stood up, eyes filled with reluctance as she looked at him.

At the right moment, the maid brought over his school jacket, which Jeremy grabbed and held in his hands

He looked down at her and said patiently. “I’m heading to school now. I won’t be back until tonight. Don’t go running around the house, okay?

“Lillian will take you to your room once she’s done. Be good and wait for me.

Yvonne, still new to the house, clung to her brother, but she understood that she couldn’t hold him up. She quickly stepped aside, making room for him. “Got it, Jeremy. I’ll wait for you.”

Seeing how obedient she was, Jeremy’s fingers twitched for a second, and after a brief hesitation, he awkwardly reached out and ruffled her hair. “Be good, alright? I’ll bring you something nice when I get back.

up

the treats–no, it was because Jeremy had patted her

Yvonne sat quietly on the couch

room was

how could I forget?” Lillian said, slapping her head in frustration. The blankets haven’t been aired out, the no siteets

the last part. “Lillian, you’re

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Miss, you’re too sweet…

about her age–even Lillian, who’d been working at the supermarket for

little one might

about you play here for a while? I’ll finish up soon and come get you to head back inside, okay? Lillian spoke

she turned and

wooden bench, soaking up the

the gardener ship and fall from a distance, she jumped up without thinking and rushed over to help. even though she knew she didn’t have much to offer.

pulled back just enough to reveal a sliver of the world

his attention was immediately grabbed by the sight of the little girl darting around. Charles Adler couldn’t seem to look away.

almost unnaturally so, his thin frame more fragile than anyone could ignore. His skin was a sickly, cold white, but despite his frailty,

eyes had a clarity to them that drew you in, but his overall appearance screamed someone who’d been

bloodshot, giving him a brooding, almost haunted vibe. His lips were pale, barely

frail body made it obvious that he didn’t

Yvonne, noticing that while her

she ran, it was clear her legs gave her trouble–probably from some old injury–but it didn’t dampen the

like a bird–free and

his pale fingers pressing against the cold glass

a knock at the door. “Mr.

neutral, and slowly let his hand drop

carrying the bowl of medicine, and the bitter, nauseating smell hit the air even before

bit as gross as it smelled. Yet, Charles didn’t flinch or show any sign of resistance, as if he’d completely numbed himself

back of his throat, he

coughing subsided, leaving his face even paler

servant left with the empty bowl, Charles spoke, his voice

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