Abandoned Super Cutie Adopted by Billionaire Clan

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Chapter 23

aturday morning, the Adler estate was livelier than usual. Jeremy and Kelvin were both home and not long after breakfast,

Ian arrived

The moment he stepped inside, lan made a beeline for the flower arrangements on the table. Like some kind of lunatic, he leaned in and sniffed each one, only to recoil in visible agony before turning to Kelvin with a dramatic expression. “The flowers! My flowers

Kelvin’s long fingers tightened slightly around his coffee cup as he took a sip, his expression calm and detached. “None of those today, he said flatly.

Jan looked absolutely devastated. If it weren’t for his good looks, the expression he was making would’ve been outright

comical

Ian and Kelvin had grown up together–their families were close, and they’d been friends since childhood.

So in front of Kelvin, Ian never bothered keeping up appearances. “You’re heartless, he accused, voice dripping with exaggerated betrayal.

Kelvin didn’t even look up. He simply set down his coffee cup and continued reading the business section of the paper. clearly used to lan’s antics,

Ian grumbled to himself for a while, but when no one paid him any attention, he threw himself onto the couch in defeat.

Meanwhile, Jeremy and Yvonne were in the garden. The little girl stuck to his side like glue, following him wherever he

went

Yvonne had quickly figured something out–Jeremy might act tough, but he never meant the harsh things he said. So by now, she wasn’t the least bit intimidated by his usual cold demeanor.

The two of them played outside for a while, until the sound of voices drifted in from the front gate.

a couple stood with their two children, chatting as they approached. “The Adler family

know each other. We should introduce them before school starts so

them. For a moment, a flicker of panic crossed her

family. And the girl by their side–Marian. Oliver

preschool to inquire about admission

Nina was surprised to learn that Kelvin had also adopted a child.

Nina got home, she told Robert about it, and after a brief discussion, they saw

similar backgrounds, were the same age, and had even come from the same orphanage. Letting them spend time together would not

families.

so, today, they had brought Marian to the Adler family.

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Marian kept sneaking glances at Kelvin. His features were striking and his presence refined Now that he was older, he carried an air of quiet authority–calm, restrained, almost

it had frequently appeared on financial news reports Kefoin keket exactly the same now as

a trace of regret flashing across her face.

of people–Marian had dated one in her

was the Yates family’s daughter. There would be plenty of wealthy, handsome men for

He was just as attractive, but his presence had a different edge–something that felt both sharp

since they arrived, only greeting her parents once before falling completely silent.

next to Kelvin has to be a big deal too, Marian thought. Straightening her posture, the adjusted her expression, carefully crafting

a youthful voice called out from the entrance. Marian’s eyes

younger, his features not yet fully matured, but there was an undeniable resemblance between him and Kelvin. A younger version of him, even. His identity was

man had arrived, but Marian barely spared him a second thought. Because the moment her eyes landed on the child in his arms, her mind went completely blank