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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.

you get there in this weather? Your neighborhood’s full of narrow alleys–I can’t drive through. You’d

like a local cab driver who knew every alley in Strate

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

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

Yvonne.

the umbrella. Before closing the door, he turned

waved cheerfully at

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

later, the other car door opened–and to

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had carried him again, and this time, he looked a little

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

into the seat beside Yvonne, cheeks a

his head and quietly explained, “Gabriel’s at work. He

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

heartfelt sigh, her soft voice full of

Gabriel really was working hard.

in their small town, the doctors had told them Hudson needed to be treated at the best hospital in Strate City, and only the top doctors would do.

save money, Gabriel took on whatever jobs he could–even though they paid very little. Hudson never told him about the bullying he faced at school. He

job–one that could earn them enough to finally get proper

he brought

his eyes, staring at his leg.

it–he started to

else seemed healthy. Only he walked

one was looking, the weight of it made him

lost in thought, the

the house outside–and immediately froze. ‘Was this…

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

the butler. “Where’s

had already been carried inside

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

bodyguards lifted Hudson gently from the seat. The boy’s wide eyes darted around, taking in the grand halls, the sweeping

Gabriel worked on for film sets weren’t this

warm–wood–paneled walls, polished floors, a massive display shelf on the

too much. He kept his head down, stiff

the bodyguard placed him, he stayed.

and checked her head to

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touched her.

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