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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.

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

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

For a moment, a flicker of panic crossed her

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

had gone to the preschool to inquire about admission requirements, she

had also adopted a child. And, as fate would

Robert about it, and after a brief discussion, they saw a

children shared similar backgrounds, were the same age, and had even come from the same orphanage. Letting them

families.

they had brought Marian

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Chapter 23

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

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

the most prominent families in Strate Cary. In

care who it is, Marian thought. Then the fellowed Shin her and Olivers the house.

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

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

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

it had frequently appeared on financial news

regret flashing across her face. What a shame. If he were sen gears younger,

dated one in her past life and learned

this time around, Marian was the Yates family’s daughter. There would be plenty of wealthy, handsome men for

thought, Marian 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 both sharp and unpredictable.

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

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

a youthful voice called out from the entrance. Marian’s eyes lit up as

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

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