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.”

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

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

Richard valued the child sparked

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

you say yesterday her

worry about that. Just

“Okay.” Kevin nodded.

gone over the class list, telling him exactly who he

kids probably received similar

obligated to hang out with Yvonne in the future, even though he didn’t want to.

the elevator, a father and son suddenly stepped in their way, smiling as they struck up a

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took Yvonne’s other hand. She lowered her head and spoke gently to the little

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

his right hand dangling and a void in

hurry to catch up with Yvonne and had no time for idle chit–chat with Carlson. He only said a few words because the man looked familiar. “If you have something to say, just say it.

his son. “My son just told me the little girl is 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.”

lessened considerably at

Kevin, who looked solidly built, a hint of approval

bad. Kids should watch out for each other at school. What’s your

excitement flashed in Carlson’s eyes as he quickly answered, “His name is

I see,” Richard acknowledged briefly. Not seeing Yvonne around made him

else, I’ll be going. You’re here for dinner

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