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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 instantly. “Okay!”

patted her on

Yvonne sat quietly on the

The room was spotless, clearly never used before,

The blankets haven’t been aired out, the no siteets aren’t

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

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you’re

gets, she still cares about her age–even Lillian, who’d been working at the supermarket for years, wasn’t immune

but since she was worried the little one might

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

she turned and went

wooden bench, soaking up the rare moment

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

above the garden, a gray curtain was pulled back just enough

was immediately grabbed by the sight of the little girl darting around. Charles Adler

ignore. His skin was

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

almost haunted vibe. His lips were pale, barely tinted with pink,

that

while her clothes weren’t anything extravagant, they

clear her legs gave her trouble–probably from

bird–free and unburdened–completely different

her, his pale fingers pressing against the cold glass unconsciously.

the door. “Mr. Adler, your medicine’s

back, his expression neutral, and slowly let

blocking off the outside world. The servant entered, carrying the bowl of medicine, and the bitter, nauseating smell hit

thick and dark, looking every bit as gross as it smelled. Yet, Charles didn’t flinch or show any sign of resistance, as if he’d completely numbed himself to it by

of his throat, he choked,

took a while before the coughing subsided, leaving

bowl, Charles spoke, his voice flat. “Take that pot

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