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.

the fish 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

then Yvonne had come

and it no

to know that the next time it leapt, it would succeed. But it didn’t. Instead, it quietly stayed with him, keeping him

the accident, the fish had gathered all its remaining strength and made the leap

foolish. Yet, somehow, after all the years of feeding it, this foolish fish

down his weathered face. The room was silent

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and the others, feeling the weight of his grief, slowly stepped outside, leaving

at school the whole day, but Anna never showed up..

the teacher. Marisol informed her that Anna’s family had

heart sank as she trudged back to her seat, her shoulders slumped, and her spirit heavy.

she walked out with the other kids, her mood as low as a wilted carrot. She slumped into the car, barely noticing Jeremy helping her inside.

Jeremy, she mumbled.

her a quick glance and, noticing her downcast mood, leaned closer, concern in his voice. “What’s wrong? Did someone bully you at

could only think of that as

resting against his shoulder as she spoke softly, her

him. “Ah,

she looked, 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 to

her eyes blank. “Don’t comfort me,”

nose awkwardly, not quite sure what to say. His attempt

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

what’s going on?” Jeremy asked.

just as Kelvin descended the stairs,

back to Strate City,” she explained. “You two

dumbfounded. “What? Why so suddenly?”

was only Tuesday–there were still two more days until the short holiday.

before asking, “What

replied, causing Jeremy to

leave early, skipping out on the last–minute homework assignments.

he set Yvonne down and headed upstairs