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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.

couple stood with their two children, chatting as they approached. “The Adler family adopted a child too. from the same orphanage as

nodded. “The kids might know each other. We should introduce them before school starts

conversation carried over to the little girl standing beside them. For a moment, a flicker of panic crossed her eyes, but she masked

And the girl by their side–Marian. Oliver stood

gone to the preschool to inquire

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

she told Robert about it, and after a

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

families.

brought

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Chapter 23

an overwhelming wave of meery weens dienots

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

most prominent families in Strate Cary. In her pour life,

it’s not her, I don’t care who it is, Marian thought. Then the fellowed Shin her and Olivers the

lived in the same gated community, beat the estate was

restrained sewhere spacious and gelatine for backing in warmth. They hadn’t lived here long, and

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

past life, it had frequently appeared on financial news

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

how to take care of people–Marian had dated one in her past life and learned that frutand

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

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

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

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

from the entrance. Marian’s eyes lit up as

fully matured, but there was an undeniable resemblance

handsome young 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

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