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.

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

and shook

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

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home. Marian seemed normal, but as soon as

interacted with Marian had

on it, the maid went to the door and brought Dani

Dani entered the living room. Marian stood up from the sofa, giving her a

see me?”

\Dani

started speaking after the maid had poured coffee and

Though impatient, as showed in

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

phrased as a question, her

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

cabinet, but it still went missing a few days

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

heart tightened, and she

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 grows up to find her birth parents. It’s really

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

necklaces that one cabinet isn’t enough to contain them. I don’t

spoke, her eyes kept wandering, appearing very bold at first glance, but her panic was for real.

quietly, her expression never changing, her voice flat. “If you don’t want it, just give it back to Yvonne.” Marian bit her lip tightly.

case. No one saw her steal the

back of her hand. She knew where the cameras were and

and keep denying it. “I said I didn’t take her stuff. You

spoke, she got angrier, complaining. “I’m now the daughter of the Yates family. Have you thought about what would happen if my

rubbed her temples, her eyes showing complete disappointment.

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

but instead spoke to

all my children, and of course, I care about your future. I absolutely won’t tell Mr. and Mrs. Yates about this. As long as you return the necklace to Yvonne, I promise

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