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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.

they approached. “The Adler

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

to the little girl standing beside them. For a moment, a

And the girl by their side–Marian. Oliver

when Nina had gone to the preschool to inquire about

a child. And, as fate would have it,

about it, and after a brief discussion,

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

families.

today, they had brought Marian to

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Chapter 23

wave of

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

of the most prominent families in Strate Cary. In her pour life, Marion Routeriems myrting

As long as it’s not her, I don’t care who it

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

more restrained sewhere spacious and gelatine for backing in warmth.

coffee 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 striking and his presence

had frequently appeared on financial news reports Kefoin keket exactly the same

trace of regret flashing across her face. What a

of people–Marian had dated one in

of wealthy, handsome men for her to choose from. No need to bother with

her attention to the man sitting next to Kelvin. He was just as attractive, but his presence had a different

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

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

Marian’s eyes lit up as she immediately turned

an undeniable resemblance between him and Kelvin. A younger

Because the moment her eyes landed

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