Abandoned Super Cutie Adopted by Billionaire Clan

Chapter 7

Yvonne froze, her heart pounding as she looked back at Jeremy’s stormy expression. Panic set in, and she felt like the couldn’t breathe.

For a split second, she wanted to tell him everything–to just spill the truth. But as certain memories flashed in her mind, the words got stuck in her throat,

If even Mrs. Harrison, who raised me, doesn’t believe me, how is my brother, who’s only known me for a day, going to trust me?‘ she thought, dread crawling up h spine.

She was terrified that Jeremy would see her as a liar and a bad kid, and send her back to the orphanage.

Yvonne couldn’t bring herself to speak. She adored this brother who brought her beautiful cakes, and the last thing she wanted was for him to hate her.

After a moment of hesitation, she forced a smile, trying to cover up her uncase with a sweet, childlike act.

She tilted her soft face up and said in her sweetest, most innocent voice, Jeremy, relax. I’ll be fine in a couple of days.”

Jeremy’s lips pressed into a hard line, his handsome face colder than ice. Without saying a word, he scooped her up and laid her on the bed.

“What’s wrong?” Yvonne jumped in surprise at his sudden move, her voice trembling as she saw him crouch down to check her leg.

Her reaction hit Jeremy like a punch to the gut. If there wasn’t something seriously wrong, she wouldn’t be acting this scared.

He carefully rolled up her pant leg, and then froze, shock spreading across his face.

Her calf was covered in cuts, and her knee had a massive, ugly bruise, standing out against her pale skin like a warning sign.

His expression darkened, his grip tightening around her hand. Her palm was red, dotted with scabs that hadn’t even fully healed yet.

This wasn’t from some simple fall like she said. No, this was fresh, deep scratches, and there was a nasty gash near her wrist.

Jeremy’s eyes narrowed, his voice as cold as a winter storm. “When I asked you at the orphanage… were you lying to me?”

Yvonne’s gaze s

shifted, her guilt clear in the way she lowered her head. She barely whispered. I’m sorry.”

He sucked in a breath, his chest tightening, but he wasn’t mad at her. He was mad at himself.

have pressed her more when she first told him about

I hadn’t noticed this, how long the hell would she have kept it hidden? he

put her hand back under the covers and turned to leave, quietly shutting the door behind him.

to even move. When the door clicked shut, her eyes filled with tears, and her body shook.

thought, terrified that her lie would make him think she was a bad kid–a liar–and that he would leave her

at the closed door, her tears started to

them away desperately, jumping off the bed with a pale face, determined to

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to explain that the hardnit meant to deceive him—that she

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her landing by the dow, he frowned slightly. “What are

once cracked as the blinked back fresh tears, her eyes red as she obediently

the first aid kit on the table, then opened the

tag and handed it to her. “I had someone grab this. Just wear it for now?

will a little

to put it on, right? If not, I’ll have Lillian

I can Yvonne snapped out of her daze, nodding eagerly, two dimples popping up on her soft cheeks as she

smiled at him.

behind him. Leaning against the

the orphanage. It made sense why she was so cautious, so much

his thoughts. He opened it just a crack, his voice calm. “You dressed

from inside.

the door and step

seemed to glow in the soft yellow fabric, making her look like a tiny dumpling

felt. “Not bad. You’re starting to look more like someone from

a big grin. “Thanks, Brother!

the first aid kit on the table, then knelt down to treat her injuries. His

felt a cool sensation on her legs. She couldn’t tell if it was the medicine or his

been wearing long sleeves, but in the dress, her delicate arms were fully

purplish ointment standing out against her pale skin like ugly

the visible cuts and applying the medicine, Jeremy Adler lowered his voice and

head, her voice sweet

pulled up a chair and sat down facing her. He had something he needed