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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.

neighborhood’s full of narrow

driver who knew every alley in Strate City. And maybe he did.

this, even if I gave you an umbrella, you’d probably

was thin–lightweight, really. Ian could feel it earlier when carrying him.

Yvonne.

out first, still shielded by the umbrella. Before closing the door, he turned to

waved cheerfully at Hudson. “Bye–bye,

beyond. Her mind wandered back to t morning. She wondered if they’d managed to

other car door opened–and to her surprise,

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him again, and this time, he looked a little

one’s home,” lan said simply. “We’re taking him with

slid awkwardly into the seat beside Yvonne, cheeks a little

explained, “Gabriel’s at work. He didn’t know I

fine. He’s probably working hard to make money for you. My daddy doesn’t come home at lunch either–he’s working too

looked up, and Yvonne gave a small, heartfelt sigh, her soft voice

agreed. Gabriel really

be treated at the best hospital in Strate City, and only

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

ago, Gabriel had said he found a new job–one that could earn

brought

lowered his eyes, staring at his leg.

it–he started to hope.

Only he walked

when no one was looking, the weight of it made

he was lost in thought, the car

and saw the house outside–and immediately froze. ‘Was

elderly man opened the car door. He blinked in confusion when he saw Hudson, his excitement quickly turning to

Henry, the butler. “Where’s

already been carried inside through the opposite door.

“Yvonne’s classmate. I’ll explain later–just bring

seat. The boy’s wide eyes darted around, taking in the grand halls, the

Gabriel worked on for

polished floors, a massive display shelf

didn’t dare look around too much. He kept his

stayed. He didn’t move an inch.

cloak and checked her

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touched her.

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