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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

introduce them before school starts so they have a familiar

girl standing beside them. For a moment, a flicker of panic crossed her eyes, but she masked it

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

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

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

about it, and after

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

families.

had brought Marian

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Chapter 23

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

shoved the thought away almost instantly. No Impensible Ahaclonaty improntulet dir orphanage, struggling through her miserable days. There’s no way the

family was one of the most prominent families in Strate Cary. In her pour life, Marion

it is, Marian thought. Then the fellowed

beat the estate was at that they hardly

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

quietly. Nina 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

her past life, it had frequently appeared on financial news reports

her gaze away, a trace of regret flashing across her face. What a shame. If he were sen

men knew how to take care of people–Marian had dated one in her past

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

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

since they arrived, only greeting her parents once before

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

called out from the entrance. Marian’s eyes lit

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

had arrived, but Marian barely spared him a second thought. Because the moment her

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