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Chapter 226

Chapter 226

The bodyguard held a large umbrella, perfectly shielding them from the rain. Not a single drop hit lan or the child in his

arms.

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Hudson clung tightly to lan’s jacket, instinctively afraid he might fall. The rain hammered against the umbrella in a steady rhythm, a dull roar mixing with the wind around them.

He glanced at the little girl being carried beside him.

Yvonne looked over and flashed him a bright, proud smile, her voice tinged with playful pride, almost like she was showing off. “My uncle’s really strong, right?”

Hudson didn’t reply, still a bit stunned. But lan, hearing her, quietly lifted the corners of his mouth in a smirk.

After placing both kids into the car, Ian loosened his cloak and explained to Yvonne as he settled her in. “I was at a friend’s house this morning. The traffic was horrible–we were stuck for more than ten minutes.”

“That’s Okay,” Yvonne replied sweetly. “I knew you’d come get me.”

Ian reached over to ruffle her hair, then turned to the quiet boy next to her. “Hey, kid. Where’s your home?”

Hudson softly murmured his address.

Ian nodded, thoughtful. “Ah, that area. I know it–those apartments are pretty new, right? You guys just moved there?”

Hudson nodded again.

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“Figured,” Ian said. “I’ve passed by there a few times. The building’s on the first floor, right? Easy to find. I’ll walk you to the door later.”

At that, Hudson quickly shook his head. He didn’t want to trouble them

any

further.

“… I can go myself. Thanks,” he whispered, voice barely audible.

But the car was quiet enough that Ian heard him clearly. He glanced at the downpour outside, then looked back.

in this weather? Your neighborhood’s full of narrow alleys–I can’t drive

every alley in Strate City. And maybe

“With the wind picking up like this, even if I gave you an umbrella, you’d probably get blown away— umbrella

He was thin–lightweight, really. Ian could feel it earlier

Yvonne.

Before closing the door, he turned to Yvonne and said, “Wait in the car for a

Yvonne waved cheerfully at Hudson.

mind wandered back to t

car door opened–and

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and this

lan said simply.

into the seat beside

his head and quietly explained, “Gabriel’s at work. He didn’t know

clearly understanding. “That’s fine. He’s probably working hard to make money for you. My daddy doesn’t come

a small, heartfelt sigh, her soft voice full of tiny

agreed. Gabriel really was

told them Hudson needed to be treated at the best hospital

little. Hudson never told him about the bullying he faced at school. He didn’t

found a new job–one that could earn them enough to finally get proper treatment.

he brought Hudson here.

eyes, staring at his leg.

help it–he

Only he

was looking, the weight of it made him feel so

thought, the car came

and saw the house outside–and

door. He blinked in confusion when he saw Hudson, his excitement quickly

Henry, the butler. “Where’s

been carried inside

called back casually, “Yvonne’s classmate. I’ll explain later–just bring him in

The boy’s wide eyes darted

palaces Gabriel worked on for film sets weren’t this

floors, a massive display shelf on the right

He kept his head down, stiff and

placed him, he stayed. He didn’t

Ian unwrapped Yvonne’s cloak and checked her head to toe. No rain.

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touched her.

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