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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.

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

know each other. We should introduce them before school starts so they have a familiar

For a moment, a flicker of panic crossed her eyes, but she masked it quickly.

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

preschool to inquire about admission requirements, she had

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

it, and after a brief

the same orphanage. Letting them spend time

families.

so, today, they had brought Marian

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Chapter 23

wave of meery weens dienots

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

families in Strate Cary. In her pour life, Marion

care who it is, Marian

same gated community, beat the estate was at that they hardly ever

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

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

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

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

dated one in her past life and

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

was just as attractive, but his

greeting her parents once before falling completely

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

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

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

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

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