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.

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

to the scene at the door and shook her head. “No one else, just

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

a strange feeling

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Mr. and Mrs. Yates were home. Marian seemed normal, but as soon as

servants who had interacted with Marian had also mentioned this in

dwelling on it, the maid went to the

Marian stood up from the sofa,

see me?”

\Dani

and only started speaking after the maid had poured coffee

some simple inquiries. Though impatient, as showed in every little

talk much and didn’t beat around the bush,

question,

necklace. Yvonne’s necklace was pretty, and many kids wanted to wear it. Afraid it might get lost, Dani had

but it still went missing a

the surveillance, she found only Marian had entered her

this, Marian’s heart tightened, and she shook

her 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 it when she

instantly. “Who took her stuff? You’re always

parents bought me so many necklaces that one cabinet isn’t enough to contain them.

appearing very bold at first glance, but her

just give

case. No one saw

back of her hand. She knew where the cameras were and where they couldn’t

she decided to trust herself and keep denying it. “I said I didn’t take her stuff. You just like

daughter of the Yates family. Have you thought about what would happen if my parents heard these words? They’d

her temples, her eyes showing

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she wouldn’t have talked to her privately. After all, she raised Marian. And it was partly her responsibility

but instead spoke to Marian more gently.

Yates about this. As long as you return

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