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Chapter 231

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 adopted a child too. from the same orphanage as

kids might know each other. We should introduce them before school starts so they have

beside them. For a moment, a flicker of

Yates family. And the girl by

preschool to inquire about admission requirements, she had run into Kelvin’s secretary.

later, Nina was surprised to learn that Kelvin had also adopted a child. And, as fate would have it, the secretary was

she told Robert about it, and after a brief discussion, they

from the same orphanage. Letting them spend time together would not only give them companionship but also strengthen the connection

families.

had brought Marian to the

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Chapter 23

Marian heard Nina’s words, an overwhelming wave of meery weens dienots her

improntulet dir orphanage, struggling through her miserable days. There’s

Strate Cary. In her pour life, Marion Routeriems myrting about them

who it is, Marian thought. Then the fellowed Shin

Adler and Yates family lived in the same gated community, beat

the Adler residence had a colder, more restrained sewhere spacious

these mor As she spoke, Marian kept sneaking glances at Kelvin. His features were striking and his

had frequently appeared on financial news reports Kefoin keket exactly the same now as he had then.

of regret flashing across her face. What a shame. If he were

had dated one

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

her attention to the man sitting next to Kelvin. He was just

spoken since they arrived, only greeting her

deal too, Marian thought. Straightening her posture,

called out from the entrance. Marian’s eyes lit up as she immediately turned to look.

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

barely spared him a second thought. Because the moment her

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