Chapter 157

Chapter 157

Yvonne should have learned the lesson.

After spitting out the astringent fruit in her mouth, Yvonne came back with a bitter face.

She walked up to lan, stuck out her tongue playfully, and then snuggled her head against his leg.

“It’s not delicious,” she said softly, her voice laced with disappointment.

lan released the fruit from his grasp, bent down, and gently rubbed the little girl’s head.

He said with a smile, “Since it’s not ripe yet, it’s not delicious, Give it some time.”

“I put magical power in it, but why doesn’t it taste good? Yvonne wondered.

When she lived with her father, she could easily get fruit to eat as long as she put a bit energy in the tree, but this time, though she put a lot in it, it was still disappointing.

Seeing her disappointment, Ian tried a different approach to persuade her.

“It’s trying to improve its flavor. Just give it some time, lan said.

“Is that so?” Yvonne looked up at him.

Yvonne said. “Uncle, I just started kindergarten. You can’t fool me!”

“I’m serious, Ian chuckled. “The longer it takes to grow, the better it tastes.”

“Okay!” Yvonne said.

Gazing back at the branches laden with small oranges, Yvonne leaned against Ian, letting him carry her away.

The small, round oranges behind them were still green, but they looked healthy and beautiful.

The enticing aroma of the orange drew in many passing birds.

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anticipated the day the oranges would mature, and birds from the neighborhood made it a habit to visit two or three

was thriving, having grown considerably larger than the quail egg–sized

fruit pulled the branches

family servants and the staff who visited Tinley Holmes periodically to settle accounts found

9:30 AM, none of the staff who usually arrive at the conference

that they were all attracted by the

now gather around the small orange

orange tree

to

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who spoke hesitantly reached out with a rough, calloused hand,

planted that for Ms. Holmes. Be

scent

performance. Once it’s mature, let’s see if we

unanimously agreed by

greedy; the little orange was simply very fragrant.

orange flavor was a delight to be near.

at his wristwatch, one of them realized they’d been circling the

he urgently called out to the

the oranges behind,

time, the others hurried to

on their way and stopped

stride swiftly away, doubt

do I think Ronnie looks more

with the energy of

Tinley, but they

and grass, which they discussed

feels significantly better this time.

tree is

probably haven’t heard

he knew a

not ordinary. Before she was found, she was an exceptional student under the guidance of Professor Taylor

why did she send

I’ll suggest to Ms. Holmes that she take the

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