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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.

stood with their two children, chatting as they approached. “The Adler family adopted a child too.

“The kids might know each other. We should introduce them before school starts so they have a familiar face

them. For a moment, a flicker of panic crossed her eyes, but

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

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

surprised to learn that Kelvin had also adopted a child. And, as fate would have it,

Nina got home, she told Robert about it, and after

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

families.

they had brought Marian to the Adler

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the same gated community, beat the estate was at

Adler residence had a colder, more restrained sewhere spacious and gelatine for backing in warmth. They

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 face before. In her past life, it had frequently appeared on financial news reports Kefoin

flashing across her face. What a shame. If he were

take care of people–Marian had dated one in her

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

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

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 posture, the adjusted her expression, carefully crafting an innocent, endearing look.

from the entrance. Marian’s eyes lit up as she

in was younger, his features not yet fully matured, but 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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