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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.

they approached. “The Adler family adopted a child too. from the same orphanage

should introduce them before school starts so they have a familiar face

the little girl standing beside them. For a moment, a flicker of panic crossed her

family. And the girl by their side–Marian. Oliver stood next to

had gone to the preschool to inquire about

had also adopted a child. And, as fate would have it, the secretary was there for the same

Robert about it, and after

backgrounds, were the same age, and had even come from the same orphanage. Letting them spend time together would not only give them companionship but also strengthen the connection between their

families.

had brought

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Chapter 23

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

No Impensible Ahaclonaty improntulet dir orphanage, struggling through her miserable days. There’s

was one of the most prominent families in Strate Cary. In her pour life, Marion Routeriems myrting about them adopting

it is, Marian thought.

beat the estate

Yates estate, the Adler residence had a colder, more restrained sewhere spacious and gelatine for backing in warmth. They hadn’t lived here long, and

got straight to the point explaining the reason for these mor As she spoke, Marian kept sneaking glances at Kelvin. His features were striking and his presence refined

on financial news reports Kefoin keket exactly the same

a trace of regret flashing across

take care of people–Marian had dated one in her past life

the Yates family’s daughter. There would be plenty of wealthy, handsome men for her to choose from.

turned her attention to the man sitting next to Kelvin. He was just as attractive, but his presence had a different edge–something that felt

barely spoken since they arrived, only greeting her parents once before falling completely

a big deal too, Marian thought. Straightening her posture, the adjusted her

Marian’s eyes lit up as she immediately

was an undeniable resemblance between him and Kelvin. A younger version of

barely spared him a second thought. Because the

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