Abandoned Super Cutie Adopted by Billionaire Clan

Chapter 62

That morning, Anna didn’t make it to school

By the time she and her mother arrived at the hospital, Grayson had regained consciousness.

His eyes fluttered open, and with great difficulty, he lifted his hand to press over his chest, as if trying to reassure himself.

Noticing his movement. Skylar rushed over, his voice filled with concern. “Dad, how are you feeling?

Grayson didn’t respond immediately. A wave of unease washed over him, a sensation so familiar it brought him back to the moment years ago when his wife passed. It was that same unshakable feeling–a deep, inexplicable dread.

“Skylar, my heart hurts,” he said quietly.

Skylar’s heart tightened. For a moment, he hesitated, his gaze faltering as he looked away. He had hoped to keep the truth hidden for a little longer, but it seemed Grayson could sense something was wrong.

“Skylar, is something going on at home?” Grayson’s voice, low and serious, cut through the air. His eyes, heavy with worry. bore into his son’s.

Skylar didn’t answer at first. After a long pause, he sighed and reluctantly replied, “A few minutes ago, Keenan called. He said the fish… jumped out of the tank…

He took a breath, the words hard to utter. “It… it died.”

Grayson remained silent, his expression blank as the weight of those words sank in. Skylar watched him, anxiety building in his chest.

Slowly, Grayson’s body slumped back onto the bed, his eyes closed, his face losing all expression.

He lay there, utterly still, as memories of the past flooded his mind.

Ever since the fish had fallen ill, he’d sought out every possible treatment, every doctor he could find.

Each time he fed it medicine, the fish had obediently opened its mouth, a sign of its fierce will to survive.

But as soon as its health improved, it would test the waters, leaping toward the edge of the tank, though its weak body never succeeded.

had known. Maybe it had sensed danger looming over him, and its instinct had driven it to leap once more, trying to save him one last time. It was as if it had prepared itself for the final act of heroism, waiting for the right moment

then Yvonne had come to its

fish had recovered, and it no longer attempted to escape.

next time it leapt, it would succeed. But it

had gathered all its remaining strength and made

many inexplicable wonders in the world. People said fish were smart, but his? His fish had been foolish. Yet, somehow, after all the years of feeding it, this foolish fish had

his

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of his grief,

for Anna at school the whole

to ask, she approached the teacher. Marisol informed her that Anna’s family had

heart sank as she trudged back to her seat, her shoulders

school, she walked out with the other kids, her mood as low as a wilted carrot. She slumped into the car,

Jeremy, she mumbled.

mood, leaned closer, concern in his voice. “What’s wrong? Did someone

only think of

spoke softly, her voice thick with disappointment. “Anna didn’t come to school

dawning on him.

and without a second thought, he picked her up and sat her on his lap, unusually tender. “Don’t worry, Anna’s family is a bit complicated. It’s normal for her to miss school sometimes. This might even happen more often in the future. You’ll have to get used

against him, her eyes blank. “Don’t comfort

nose awkwardly, not quite sure what to say. His attempt at comforting her had only

carried Yvonne into the living room, where several nannies were packing up two large

on?” Jeremy

as Kelvin descended the stairs, overhearing the conversation.

back to Strate City,” she explained.

stared, dumbfounded. “What?

was only Tuesday–there were still two

hesitated before asking, “What

Kelvin replied, causing Jeremy to raise

object. In fact, he was secretly thrilled–he could leave early, skipping out on the last–minute homework assignments. No work,

on a disappointed expression as he set Yvonne down and headed upstairs to grab his