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.

and her little hand gripping the door tightened. “Is she alone? Are there any other kids with her?” The maid was taken aback,

door and

grip on the doorframe. She stepped out of her room and

strange

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and Mrs. Yates were home. Marian seemed normal, but as soon as they were out, that

had also mentioned this

went

the living room. Marian stood up from the sofa, giving her a pure, innocent smile. “Dani,

see me?”

\Dani

speaking after the maid

some simple inquiries. Though impatient, as showed in every little detail, Marian endured and answered

Marian didn’t want to talk much and didn’t

as a question, her tone was certain.

was pretty, and many kids wanted

her room’s cabinet, but it

Marian had entered her

tightened, and she shook her

angry, she went on in a gentle tone. “Give it to me, Marian. It’s Yvonne’s. She’ll need it when she grows up to find

face changed instantly. “Who took her stuff? You’re always biased toward her. I’m now the young

cabinet isn’t enough to contain them. I don’t care about

her eyes kept wandering, appearing very bold at

give it back to Yvonne.” Marian bit her lip tightly. From

that shouldn’t be the case. No one saw her steal the

where the cameras were and where they

said I didn’t take her stuff. You just like Yvonne more, so

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 considered

this, Dani rubbed her temples, her eyes showing

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

didn’t get angry but instead spoke

Yates about this. As long as you return the necklace

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