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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.

“The Adler

them before

them. For a moment, a flicker of panic crossed

And the girl by their side–Marian.

preschool to inquire about admission requirements, she had run into

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

Nina got home, she told Robert about it, and after a brief discussion,

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

families.

they had brought Marian

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Chapter 23

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

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

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

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

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

colder, more restrained sewhere spacious and

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

on

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

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

daughter. There would be plenty of wealthy, handsome men for her to choose

to Kelvin. He was

greeting her parents once

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

voice called out from the entrance. Marian’s eyes lit up as she immediately turned to look.

an undeniable resemblance between him and Kelvin. A

spared him a second thought. Because the moment her eyes landed on the child in his

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