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.

eyes turned wary, and her little hand gripping the door tightened. “Is she alone? Are there any other kids with her?” The maid was taken aback, scrutinizing her with unease. A three–year–old reacting so quickly? Isn’t that logic a bit

to the scene at the door and

stepped out of her room and instructed the servant in a very natural, commanding

strange

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normal, but as soon as they were out, that intense sense of oddi about her became

who had interacted with Marian had also

maid went

Marian stood up from the sofa, giving her a

see me?”

\Dani

calmly, and only started speaking after the

Though impatient, as showed in every little detail, Marian

much and didn’t beat

phrased as a question, her tone was certain.

was pretty, and many kids wanted to wear it. Afraid it might get lost, Dani had put it

but it still went missing a few days ago.

the surveillance, she found only Marian had entered her

tightened, and she shook her head nervously.

hand to Marian. Instead of getting angry, she went on in a gentle tone. “Give it to me, Marian. It’s Yvonne’s. She’ll need

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

that one cabinet isn’t enough

her eyes kept wandering, appearing very bold at first

quietly, her expression never changing, her voice flat. “If you don’t want it, just give it back to

case. No one saw her steal

of her hand. She knew where the

denying it. “I said I didn’t take her stuff. You just like

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

temples, her eyes

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After all, she raised Marian. And it was

angry but instead spoke to Marian

future. I absolutely won’t tell Mr. and Mrs. Yates about this. As long as you return

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