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She decided to boldly reach out for a hug. Thinking it would be a brief embrace, she didn’t expect Theodore, being so tall, would accidentally cause her petite frame to wrap her arms around his slender waist.

This little guy really had a great physique–lean but firm, as if sculpted from years of fitness.

Without overthinking, Isabella bombarded him with questions:

“Are you getting used to being back home?”

“Did your stepmother and brother give you the cold shoulder?”

“Does Grandpa treat you well?”

Theodore held her tightly, as though afraid she might turn into a butterfly and fly away.

He recalled his first day back home: after retorting to his stepmother during dinner, she deliberately complained to his father. Without asking for the truth, his father slammed his bowl on the ground and ordered him to kneel as punishment.

He knew they were sending him a message–a warning that he was merely an outsider in the Sanchez family.

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night, he endured

finally released her, smiling

he was truly unharmed. Only

extended her hand unapologetically. “Didn’t you say you had a surprise

pointing to his face. “Sis, the

so–called surprise was himself.

but chuckle, feigning annoyance. “What kind of surprise is that? I can’t eat it or admire

admire flowers and the moon, why not admire me too? I’m the most handsome guy in

adjusted his tie. “Yes, my Theo is the. most handsome. Too bad it’s wasted on that wretched mother- and–son duo. Seeing someone as good–looking as you every day must be making them eat two extra bowls of

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smile, though his heart was clear. That pair would sooner drink his blood and flay

Mater Jasmine’s apprentice, Sis, do you have any plans?” he asked as they sat down, voicing

now, I’ll follow Teacher Jasmine and learn from her. Once I’ve mastered my skills, I want to create my own fashion brand and start my own fashion and

slightly. “Is

those two dreams would already feel like a

and Nathan?” he probed.

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