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, scrutinizing her with unease. A three–year–old reacting so quickly? Isn’t that logic a bit

and

Marian loosened her grip on the doorframe. She stepped out of her room and instructed the servant in a very natural, commanding tone. “Let

but a strange feeling kept creeping

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

had

on it, the maid went to the door and

from the sofa, giving her a pure, innocent smile. “Dani, did you come

see me?”

\Dani

only started speaking after

showed in every little detail, Marian endured and

Marian didn’t want to talk much and didn’t beat around the

question,

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

it still went missing a

Marian had entered her

and she shook her head nervously. “I didn’t.”

Instead of getting angry, she went on in a gentle tone. “Give it to me,

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

that one cabinet isn’t enough

she spoke, her eyes kept wandering, appearing very bold at

give

the case. No one saw her steal the necklace.

her hand. She knew where the cameras were and where

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

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

rubbed her temples,

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her privately. After all, she raised Marian. And it was partly her responsibility

but instead spoke to Marian more

all my children, and of course, I care about your future. I absolutely won’t tell Mr. and Mrs. Yates

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