Chapter 148

Chapter 148

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Kevin stared intently at Yvonne. After confirming that she was the new transfer student in his class, he tugged as his date sleeve and said, “Dad, that’s the new girl in our class”

“I know.” Carlson’s gaze lingered on Richard’s hand holding Yvonne’s

Suddenly, he seemed to think of something and quickly asked his son, “You didn’t bully her at school today, did you?

“No, no, I didn’t even talk to her,” replied Kevin.

Carlson nodded and said, “Good.”

Kevin glanced at Yvonne, then at Tinley in confusion, struggling to understand.

He had overheard his parents‘ conversation the previous night.

For the first time, he sensed fear in his father’s tone, a man he had always believed to be all–powerful

This realization shocked him because he had always believed his family was prestigious. The admiration he received growing up had fostered his unruly behavior.

So before bed, he couldn’t hold back and asked his dad. And that was how he found out that the woman had once gouged

out someone’s eyes.

Carlson nudged his wife towards the private room and said, “Why don’t you go ahead? I need to speak with them briefly and

introduce Kevin.”

apparent closeness to the Holmes family’s newly found child, presented a valuable

girl, but he hadn’t cared much before because the real decision–maker in the Adler family was

the child

and instructed his son. “Kevin, from now on, you should play with that little girl at school. The better you get along with her, the more it’ll help our family.”

“But Dad, didn’t you say yesterday her mom is a

stiffened. “Don’t worry about that. Just

“Okay.” Kevin nodded.

wasn’t new to him. Even before starting preschool, his parents had gone over the class list, telling

kids probably received similar instructions

obligated to hang out with Yvonne in the future, even though

House with Yvonne, and as the waiter led them to the elevator, a father and son suddenly stepped in their way,

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he went, there were always people crowding around him. He couldn’t

and naturally took Yvonne’s other hand. She lowered her head and spoke gently to the little girl Sweetheart, Mommy will take you inside first, okay?”

second thought, Yvonne let go of her grandfather’s hand and happily

a void in his heart. ‘My

was in a hurry to catch up with Yvonne and had no time for idle chit–chat with Carlson. He only said a few words because the

the little girl is his classmate. He’s a sturdy kid, so I figured it’d be good for

at

hint of approval appeared in the old man’s eyes.

each other at school. What’s your son’s name?” asked

flicker of excitement flashed in Carlson’s eyes as he quickly answered, “His name is Kevin. We’re

I see,” Richard acknowledged briefly. Not seeing Yvonne around made him anxious, and he had no desire to continue the conversation.

be going. You’re here for dinner too, right? Go ahead,” said Richard.

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