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Apollo was entirely dependent on her, and she had to care for him every step of the way.

wasn’t safe for him to attend classes during the day, as he might become agitated around new faces.

This was a significant issue.

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Despite this, she had made up her mind to care for him and couldn’t just give up halfway. It wouldn’t be fair to Apollo.

Milly thought for a moment before saying, “If not, I’ll request a leave of absence from school and wait two years until he’s stable, then return.”

The room fell silent at her words.

It seemed no one expected her to go to such lengths for a child she had found.

George, who knew she treated Apollo differently, looked concerned. He clenched his fist on his lap, his brow furrowed in worry.

Why would she be so devoted to a potentially dangerous experiment subject? To the point of sacrificing her future?

It seems to be so much more than sympathy.

Anthony was the first to react. He slammed the table and stood up, shouting, “No way. I won’t let it happen!”

He went through great lengths to get into the same school and major as Milly; he hadn’t had the chance to enjoy time with her yet, and now someone else was stealing her away?

He refused to let it happen!

Philip was startled and nearly dropped his rosary.

and he hit Anthony’s leg with his cane. “What are you doing, you little

looking unconvinced. “I don’t care. Milly can’t drop out of school. She worked hard to get into Crestfallen University. It’s

servants can take care of him too. Why does Milly

that’s not possible… we can let Jordan adopt him. Jordan will get married eventually; it’s better to have a kid to practice

Milly remained silent.

or Anthony might

brat! Shut your mouth and sit

Anthony, “What kind of nonsense are

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hesitant. “I’m not saying it’s impossible for me to adopt the kid… It’s just that I’m not at the best age. He’s too old to be my son, and too young to be my dad… and I certainly can’t be his

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about to

giving me

Tibetan Mastiff

muttered a calming prayer three times before managing to suppress his anger. If Anthony weren’t his grandson, Philip figured he

grandson and instead focused on scrutinising Apollo’s face with a

lingered on Milly’s face,

principles. Since this is a noble act, 1 wouldn’t dare intervene, lest the consequences be severe.

What does that mean?

brow, unsure of

“Grandpa, do you mean

on the couch, his expression mocking. “You’re an accomplished

looked puzzled,

typically harsh, he wasn’t exactly known for his kindness

darkened again, and he rapped his cane

“Arthur, come here!”

and athletic pants burst into the room, his buzz cut and determined eyes making him

He

left a high–paying job to work as Philip’s

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