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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.

face lit up

it was because Jeremy had patted her

left, Yvonne sat quietly on the

her room. The room was spotless, clearly never used before, with brand–new furniture and unopened packages scattered around.

blankets haven’t been aired out, the no siteets aren’t washed, the mattress still hasn’t been unwrapped… So much to do. Getting old is no joke!“.

talking fast, and though Yvonne didn’t understand all of it, she caught the last part. “Lillian, you’re not old!” Yvonne said seriously, her baby voice making Lillian’s heart melt.

Chapter 5

Miss, you’re too sweet…

matter how old a woman gets, she still cares about her age–even Lillian, who’d been working at the supermarket for years,

was worried the little one might hurt herself in there, she decided to take her out to the

a while? I’ll finish up soon and come get you to head back inside, okay?

sure everything was in place, she turned and went back to finish her work.

bench, soaking up the rare moment

she jumped up without thinking and rushed

room above the garden, a gray curtain was pulled

grabbed by the sight of the little girl darting around. Charles Adler couldn’t

ignore. His skin was a sickly, cold white,

in, but his overall appearance screamed someone who’d been sick for 100 long.

pale, barely tinted with pink, and aside from that, there was no color in his face

body made it obvious that he didn’t have

that while her clothes weren’t anything extravagant, they were

gave her trouble–probably from some old injury–but it didn’t dampen

like a bird–free and unburdened–completely different

continued to stare at her, his pale fingers pressing against the cold glass

the door. “Mr. Adler, your

step back, his expression neutral, and

the outside world. The servant entered, carrying the bowl of medicine, and the bitter, nauseating smell hit the air even before he

didn’t flinch or show any sign of resistance, as if he’d completely numbed himself to it by

of his

subsided, leaving his face even paler

spoke, his voice flat.

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