Abandoned Super Cutie Adopted by Billionaire Clan

Chapter 24

Nina shifted her gaze away from Yvonne, her expression turning complicated as she looked at Kelvin. Then, with a sigh of resignation, she said. “To be honest. Mr. Adler, Yvonne was originally the child we planned to adope

“But something happened on the day we were supposed to take her in. Maybe it just wasn’t meant to be

Yvonne in Jeremy’s arms posted, looking aggrieved, and nestled her head against his shoulder.

Jeremy immediately sensed her disappointment. Supporting her small frame, he felt an unpleasant tightness in his chest. His gaze swept over Nina before he lowered his voice. “Do you want to go to the Yates family

What’s so great about them anyway? Jeremy thought

Yvonne shook her head at once, her arms tightening around his neck. Her soft, childish voice sounded pitiful “No. Jeremy

Jeremy seemed distracted. He absentmindedly ran his fingers through her fluffy hair, but then suddenly felt an intense gaze directed at them. His eyes flicked over.

Marian, the little girl Nina had brought along, was staring at Yvonne with a sharp, almost hostile look–both threatening and full of disdain.

Jeremy’s stomach twisted. Right then, Marian must have noticed too because she shrank back slightly, quickly averting her gaze.

Marian and Yvonne were the same age Jeremy couldn’t understand how a three–year–old could have such an expression And why was she looking at Yvonne like that?

They were both from the same orphanage. Did Marian bully Yvonne back then? The more Jeremy thought about it the more likely it seemed.

Meanwhile, Nina had already explained everything about Yvonne and their past connection. There was nothing to hide.

Truth be told, she still liked Yvonne. But Nina had accepted that the Adler family had adopted her, and she didn’t see a problem with it

Some things j

just weren’t meant to be Thinking about why she had come today, Nina found the coincidence rather amusing.

be going to the same school, they

is right next to our school. Jeremy and I can drop them off on our way in

members nodded in satisfaction. And

stood, all they could see was the small, round curve of her back–like

phone calls with Yvonne

and

Marian. Then he shot back at Oliver, Tim not taking your

but Oliver Oliver was fair game. They were used to messing with each other at school. Oliver just brushed it off, assuming Jeremy

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want to be Back at the orphanage, the director liked her the most, so she had a bad temper. I was scared

the Yates family members froze. They glanced between her and Yvonne,

the first to react. Quickly, she asked. “You mean the director who came to our house asking for money last time

“Yeah that was

and concern Turning to Kelvin, she explained hurriedly. “Mr.

the orphanage director came to our house demanding money from Marian. No one was home at the time,

in disbelief. Her wide, clear eyes locked onto Marian’s tearful face, her small voice trembling with anger. “You’re

replied. “Of course, you’d say that! She always liked

was nearly in tears. Her big, dark eyes shimmered with frustration. “You’re lying” Ms. Harrison

were taken aback by the sudden argument. It was obvious that these two were not friends. If anything they were like those feuding

tears. She couldn’t believe Marian was twisting things like this. Dani never showed favoritism. In fact, she didn’t believe

something dark passed through her

she

eyes welled up with tears. Then, with a choked

such a bad temper. I don’t want

the two girls would get along, but somehow, they had ended up as enemies instead. Now

and Oliver rushed to console Marian, whose soft cries tugged at their