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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..even

would mature, and birds from the neighborhood

the quail egg–sized sapling

weight of the fruit pulled

to settle accounts found themselves drawn to it, pausing in their duties for a moment.

arrive at the conference hall thirty minutes early

that they were all attracted by

thirties and forties, now gather around the small orange

this orange tree

it? I want to pick up

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with a rough, calloused hand, but thought better of it and settled for a touch.

planted that for Ms. Holmes. Be careful.”

The lingering scent on his fingers seemed

Once it’s mature, let’s see if we can get

words were unanimously agreed

greedy; the little orange

refreshing orange flavor was a delight to be

his wristwatch, one of them realized they’d been circling the orange tree for

eyelids fluttered as he urgently called out to the

oranges behind, or Wendy

time, the others hurried to the meeting hall.

Ronnie on their way and stopped

they watched Ronnie stride swiftly away,

Ronnie looks more energetic than us?”

with the energy of a young

usually afraid to speak in front of Tinley, but they talked a lot behind her back.

trees and

significantly better this time. It’s

flower blooming. This tree is so beautiful.

heard about

a few days ago

was found, she was an exceptional student under the guidance of

why did she send so much at

Though she’s still an Adler, I’ll suggest to Ms. Holmes that she take the Holmes family name. After all, she’s a Holmes now, even though

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