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.”

closeness to the Holmes

knew that Kelvin liked the little girl, but he hadn’t cared much before because the real decision–maker in the

the child sparked

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

Dad, didn’t you say yesterday

stiffened. “Don’t worry about that. Just be nice

“Okay.” Kevin nodded.

him. Even before starting preschool, his parents had gone over the class list,

social circle had been set in stone. The other kids probably received similar instructions at home, so things

to hang out with Yvonne

Ferry House with Yvonne, and as the waiter led them to the elevator, a father and son suddenly stepped in their way, smiling as they struck up a conversation.“Mr. Adler, what a surprise to see you

for a

faded, replaced by a

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going out. No matter where he went, there were always people crowding around him.

closer and naturally took Yvonne’s other hand. She lowered her head and

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

hand dangling and a void in his

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

his classmate. He’s a sturdy kid, so I figured it’d be good for them to spend more time together at school. He can look out for her.”

at hearing those

a hint of approval appeared in the old man’s

watch out for each other at school.

of excitement flashed in Carlson’s eyes as he quickly answered, “His name is Kevin. We’re from the Jones family. I work at Apex Group.”

Richard acknowledged briefly. Not seeing Yvonne around made him anxious, and he had no

nothing else, I’ll be going. You’re here for dinner too, right? Go

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