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.

other. Marian says they were best friends at the orphanage. Since they’ll be going to the same school, they can look after each other. I even

That preschool is right next to our school. Jeremy

members nodded in satisfaction. And Kelvin remained

against his chest. From where everyone stood, all they could see was the small, round curve of her back–like she was trying to shut

knew from their phone calls with Yvonne that she was a shy child. Maybe she was just overwhelmed by all the people.

and

little hands were shaking. She didn’t like Marian. Then he shot back at Oliver, Tim not taking your sister

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

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then Marian who had been sitting beside Nina, suddenly spoke up in a soft, pitiful voice “Mom Dad. I don’t want to be Back at the

members froze. They glanced between her

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

“Yeah that was her

my God” Nina’s face paled with shock and concern Turning

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

clear eyes locked onto Marian’s tearful face, her small voice

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

upset she was nearly in tears. Her big, dark eyes

obvious that these two were not friends. If anything they were like those feuding sisters in TV dramas, always at each other’s

verge of tears. She couldn’t believe Marian was twisting things like this.

sa Yvonne’s distressed face, a flicker of something dark passed through her eyes. Now, we’re both kids.

she thought.

pinched herself secretly, and in an instant, her eyes welled up with tears. Then, with a choked sob, she buried herself into Nina’s embrace. “Mommy. I’m

voice trembled as she whimpered, “Dad, Mom, she has such a bad temper.

embarrassment. She had hoped the two girls would

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