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.

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

thought back to the scene at the door and shook

her room

left, but a strange feeling kept creeping up.

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as they were out, that intense sense of

Marian had

the maid went to

stood up from the sofa, giving her

see me?”

\Dani

smiled calmly, and only started speaking after the

as showed in every little detail, Marian

darkened. She knew Marian didn’t want to talk much and didn’t beat around the bush, asking. “Marian, did

as a question, her

and many kids wanted to wear

kept it in her room’s cabinet, but it still went missing a few days ago.

entered

this, Marian’s heart tightened, and she shook her head nervously. “I didn’t.”

extending 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

took her stuff? You’re always biased toward her. I’m

enough to contain

appearing very bold at first

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

that shouldn’t be the case. No one saw

like the back of her hand. She knew where the

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

angrier, complaining. “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

rubbed her temples, her

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

get angry but instead spoke

won’t tell Mr. and Mrs. Yates about this. As long as you return the necklace to Yvonne, I promise

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