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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.

with their two children, chatting as they approached. “The Adler family adopted a child too.

them before school starts

moment, a flicker of panic

And the girl by their

to the preschool to inquire about admission

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

it, and after a brief discussion, they saw

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

families.

had brought Marian to the Adler family.

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Chapter 23

words, an overwhelming wave of meery

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

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

not her, I don’t care who it is,

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

more restrained sewhere spacious

housekeeper served coffee and retreated 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 refined Now that he was older, he carried an air of

In her past life, it had frequently appeared on financial news reports Kefoin keket exactly the same now as he had

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

dated one in

plenty of wealthy, handsome men for her to choose from. No

thought, Marian turned her attention to the man sitting next to Kelvin. He was just as attractive, but his

since they arrived, only greeting

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

from the entrance. Marian’s eyes lit up as she immediately turned

fully matured, but there was an undeniable resemblance between him and Kelvin. A younger version of him, even.

thought. Because the moment her eyes landed on the child in his arms,

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