Chapter 27

Chapter 27

Bucky wagged its tail enthusiastically after confirming that Oliver was a good person.

“You know this dog?” Oliver asked in surprise.

“Yeah, Yvonne introduced me to it before,” Jeremy replied.

Just then, Jeremy noticed a few tiny heads peeking out from the doghouse behind Bucky. They were watching them. curiously.

The puppies had been too scared to come out earlier because Bucky had been barking so fiercely. But now that they felt safe, they all scrambled out, looking adorable.

“Oh, she had puppies! No wonder she was so aggressive just now,” Oliver said.

Mother dogs were naturally protective of their babies. Now that Oliver understood, it made sense. There were seven puppies in total, all round and chubby, like little stuffed animals–too cute for words.

The tiny pups were friendly, sniffing around the two of them before eagerly nudging their hands. Their soft little whimpers melted hearts instantly.

“They’re adorable,” Oliver said, unable to resist picking one up.

“When my dad and I went to pick up Yvonne, Ms. Harrison told us that once the puppies were weaned, they’d give one to our family,” Jeremy said proudly, as if these weren’t just mutts but some rare, expensive breed.

Oliver felt a twinge of envy, though he didn’t say it outright. It was written all over him. He wanted a puppy too. But considering the ongoing tension between his family and Dani, Dani definitely wouldn’t be sending one their way.

The two of them played with the dogs for a while. When it was nearly dinnertime and Dani still hadn’t returned, they decided to leave.

The driver dropped Oliver off first before taking Jeremy home.

As soon as Oliver stepped inside, he saw Marian curled up in Nina’s arms. The two of them looked as close as a real mother and daughter.

“You’re back?” Nina smiled when she saw him. “The driver said you were with Jeremy. Where did you two go?”

last time between Yvonne and Marian, that was their problem. Nina still hoped Oliver could

and sat down across from Marian, speaking in an almost offhand

up

locked eyes with Marian, watching closely as

of relief settled over him. He no longer cared to dwell on Marian’s

I saw some puppies at the orphanage today. They were really cute. Jeremy’s family is getting

hesitated for a moment, then smiled warmly. “Of course!

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Nina’s hand suddenly, shaking her head frantically. “No,

Oliver in surprise. “Is that

darting away nervously. He replied, “No. Bucky is friendly. It only barked at us earlier because it was protecting

found herself liking the dog even more. She said, “That makes sense. Mothers are just

always barked at the kids, so they tied it

other was her son. No matter what she chose, one

half–smile. “Wow, Marian. You even know what a mutt

She had grown comfortable in the Yates family and had gradually stopped pretending to be a clueless

adult felt more natural. But now,

second. Noticing everyone’s eyes on her, Marian clenched her hands tightly and stammered, “I–I just heard someone say it before…”

deepened, unreadable. He didn’t say anything else.

when she glanced down and saw Marian’s eyes

smoothing things over. “Oliver,

headed upstairs. Marian watched his retreating figure subtly, her lips pressed into

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more relaxed. The once–empty house finally felt warm. Ever since Yvonne had started

The changes were small, but to the Adler family, they were a huge deal.

in Strate City, ten years of effort had led nowhere. Yet, in

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