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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 family adopted a child too. from the same orphanage as us,” Nina remarked.

We should introduce them before school starts so

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

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

Nina had gone to the preschool to inquire about admission requirements, she had run into Kelvin’s secretary.

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

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

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

families.

brought Marian to the

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words, an overwhelming wave of meery

orphanage, struggling through her miserable days. There’s no way the can be adopted by the

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

it’s not her, I don’t care who it is, Marian

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

a colder, more restrained sewhere spacious and gelatine for backing in warmth.

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

seen his face before. In her past life, it had frequently appeared on financial news reports Kefoin keket exactly the

regret flashing across her face. What a shame.

people–Marian had dated one in her past life

would be plenty of wealthy, handsome men

was just as attractive, but his presence had a different

arrived, only greeting her parents once

to Kelvin has to be a big deal too, Marian thought. Straightening her

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

there was an undeniable resemblance between him and Kelvin. A younger version of him, even. His identity was obvious at a

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

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