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.”

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

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

Richard valued the child sparked

you should play with that

Dad, didn’t you say yesterday her mom is a vicious person?”

that. Just

“Okay.” Kevin nodded.

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

other kids probably received

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

walked into 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

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exactly why he didn’t like going out. No matter where he went, there were always people crowding around him. He couldn’t even take his precious

head and spoke gently to the

Without a second thought, Yvonne let go of her grandfather’s hand and happily skipped

and a void in his heart. ‘My beloved

Carlson. He only said a few words because the man looked familiar. “If you have

classmate. He’s a sturdy kid, so I figured it’d be good for them to spend more time

lessened considerably at hearing those

built, a hint of approval appeared in

for each other at school. What’s

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

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

You’re here for dinner too, right? Go

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