Chapter 37

Chapter 37

At this moment, lan and the teacher still had some misunderstandings to clear up.

When the two of them came to pick up Yvonne earlier, lan was all smiles. He held Yvonne’s little hand and said, “Your dad’s busy, so he asked us to take you home. Come on, let’s go“

This made the teacher, who was about to leave, stop in her tracks. She quickly pulled Yvonne behind her, shielding the little

girl

Jan’s words were just too classic–straight out of a child abductor’s playbook. Naturally, it raised the teacher’s suspicions.

She guarded Wonne, eyeing lan and Victor warily. “Who are you to the child?”

lan was taken aback but then chuckled, “Uncles, obviously. Can’t you see how much she looks like me?

It was meant as a joke, but the teacher took it seriously. She glanced at Yvonne’s face, then back at fan. There was indeed a slight resemblance. Still her guard remained up.

Call her father. Otherwise I can’t let you take her.”

lan raised an eyebrow, impressed by the teacher’s diligence. He didn’t argue and instead pulled out his phone to call Kelvin. After explaining the situation, he handed the phone to the teacher so she could verify things herself.

Two minutes later, the teacher realized it was all a misunderstanding. She let go of Yvonne’s hand and apologized with an embarrassed smile. “Sorry about that. You can take her now.”

lan bent down, scooped Yvonne into his arms, and nodded at the teacher. Finally, they were able to take Yvonne home.

Yvonne rested her head on Ian’s shoulder, her curious eyes landing on Victor, who was walking behind them. In her tiny. adorable voice, she asked, “Mr. Holmes. Mr. Manson, why are you back again?”

That “again” was telling

Victor let out a laugh and ruffled her hair. “What do you mean, again? We haven’t seen you in a week! Don’t you miss us!”

Yvonne was deliberately avoiding eye contact.

of

Yvonne’s back, his voice warm and teasing. “Well, even if you

car. Ian placed Yvonne in the backseat and slid in beside her. “You drive,” he

the keys and got behind the wheel.

couldn’t stop staring at Yvonne’s chubby little cheeks. Finally, he gave in and pinched one gently.

turned to him, confused. “Mr. Holmes, what are

words were slightly muffled because of her squished cheek, making her even cuter.

his eyes twinkling, “how about you come stay with me for a while?”

Yvonne could respond, Victor chimed in from the front, clearly annoyed. “Why should she go with you? Yvonne, come to my place instead. I’ve got a big house, and there’s a fun old man

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first!” lan shot

well, I don’t care about ‘first come,

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eyes widened in panic. Here we go again, she thought. She raised her voice, her tiny tone surprisingly fierce.

school!

the car was quiet again, Yvonne’s voice softened.

little outburst was something

out her cheeks, refusing to entertain him lan, however, found her patience endearing. Most kids would’ve thrown a hit by now, but not

up to the Adler residence, Yvome tried to walk on her own, but fan

driver told him lan had taken care of it. Jeremy couldn’t help feeling a little disappointed–he had missed his

out of lan’s arms and ran straight to her

if he hadn’t been the one to pick her up, she had run to him first. Life

school?” Jeremy asked, gently

give out all the flowers? How

tiny hands, fingers splayed, and excitedly explained, “So many! Lots of kids

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