Chapter 16

Ian took the flower from Yvonne’s hand, his eyes a mix of admiration and delight.

“Where did you find this?” he asked, turning his gaze to Yvonne

Yvonne pointed upstairs and replied in a soft, sweet voice, “Brother”

Jeremy’s lan rubbed the vase with his long fingers thoughtfully. Since it’s Jeremy’s, I’ll just claim fairly

Yvonne looked at him confusedly, not quite understanding what claim” meant.

At this moment, tan placed his big hand on her shoulder and patted, looking like he was entrusting her with an important task. “Little one, tell your brother when he’s back that Mr. Holmes took his flowers”

“Okay. Though not knowing why, Yvonne nodded obediently, looking easy to trick.

Her adorable face, combined with a perfect touch of innocent confusion, could easily make fan love his mind.

He felt the flowers seemed even more fragrant, and he was light as a feather.

If it weren’t for a lunch appointment, he wouldn’t have wanted to leave.

Seeing him holding the flowers carefully, Yvonne was very happy.

Before, only Dani liked her flowers, but now there were several more people. She was beyond joyful

Suddenly, she wondered when Dani would come to see her.

Meanwhile, Dani, whom Yvonne was thinking about, was standing outside the Yates family’s villa

The Yates family was similar to the Adler family–both adults were at work during the weekdays, the kids were at school, and only Marian was at home.

A maid knocked on the door to Marian’s room. After a few seconds, the door opened from inside

Marian’s room was very exquisite, with every detail meticulously done. Clearly, a lot of thought and time were put into preparing this beautiful room in advance.

The floor was covered with soft, expensive carpet, and the maid didn’t dare to step in, standing at the door.

“Miss, there’s someone outside who claims to be the head of the orphanage and wants to see you.” the maid reported. Marian had been smiling when she opened the door, but her smile disappeared instantly at the words.

tightened. “Is she alone? Are there any other kids with her?” The maid was taken aback, scrutinizing her with unease. A

the scene at the door and shook

out of her room and instructed the servant in a very natural, commanding tone. “Let her

strange feeling

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normal, but as soon as

with Marian had also mentioned this

on it, the maid went to the door and

up from the sofa, giving her a pure, innocent

see me?”

\Dani

speaking after the maid had poured coffee and

simple inquiries. Though impatient, as showed in every little

and didn’t beat around the bush, asking. “Marian, did you take

as a question, her tone was

couldn’t find Yvonne’s necklace. Yvonne’s necklace was pretty, and many kids wanted to wear it. Afraid it might get lost, Dani had put

it in her room’s cabinet, but it still went missing a

found only Marian had entered her room in the past three days.

and she shook her head nervously. “I didn’t.”

it to me, Marian. It’s Yvonne’s. She’ll need it when she grows up to find her birth parents. It’s really important to

after this heartfelt plea, Marian’s face changed instantly. “Who took her stuff? You’re always biased toward her. I’m now the young lady of the Yates

enough to contain them. I don’t care about

spoke, her eyes kept wandering, appearing very bold at first glance,

want it, just give it back to Yvonne.” Marian bit her

the case. No

like the back of her hand. She knew where the cameras were and where they couldn’t see. She was clear about

decided to trust herself and keep denying it. “I said I didn’t take

“I’m now the daughter of the Yates family. Have you thought about what would happen if my parents heard these words? They’d think I’m a bad kid, and you’ve never

this, Dani rubbed her temples,

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privately. After all, she raised Marian. And it was partly her responsibility for Marian to become like

but instead

and Mrs. Yates about this. As long as you return the necklace to Yvonne, I promise never to bother you again.”

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