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George couldn’t help but shake his head–this kid was more serious than his sister.

His sister spoke her mind depending on how she felt. Though she was usually pretty straightforward, she never beat around the bush when it came to accepting freebies.

Dylan couldn’t help but smirk. Hell, that was an unexpected slap in the face.

Isabelle responded quickly. After checking the message, she quietly pocketed her phone. “Thanks, Mr. Harris.

George raised an eyebrow, curious. “What did your sister say?”

Ethan replied. “She just said to take it.”

George asked. “Nothing else?”

Ethan replied, “Nope.”

Knowing Isabelle would accept gifts without hesitation, George still worried she might bluntly expose his lies before telling her brother to accept them.

The

*wo students caught on and whispered to Ethan, “Gotcha! He’s your future brother–in–law.”

Ethan snapped. “Don’t talk nonsense.”

George caught on and smirked. “You guys must be hungry. Let’s grab some food first.”

Without giving Ethan a chance to refuse, George was already heading into the restaurant.

At the table, George asked with concern, “Are you adjusting well to the new school? Getting along with your classmates alright?”

Right now, Dylan wants to speak up for Sam and the others. This is the care that the younger members of the Harris family have never experienced before.

Ethan said, “Yeah, school and classmates are great.”

George said, “That’s good. If you need anything, just give me a call.”

“Thanks, Mr. Harris.”

asked, “You’re not used to calling me ‘Mr. Harris,

how should I

then?”

to Ethan, lowering his voice, “Isn’t it obvious?

his brow. “Stop making things

a moment. Given the age difference,

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his eyes at the ceiling. Ugh. Can’t believe

the complaints, Dylan still got things done efficiently, and timely pulled out the shopping card from

it happily, then turned to George

at his two classmates.

smiled and left it

George drove everyone back to school.

asked for Ethan’s contact number during the

over the new clothes he purchased at the mall and a pile of

to eat plenty while you’re still

some with the two

Ethan’s brother–in–law. See you. The two students waved to George as

Ethan remained silent.

mid–term break had

hot and humid, Isabelle hadn’t gone out at all, staying alone in the villa. In

noisy, so Isabelle simply

it cooled down a bit. The windows downstairs were wide open, letting in a breeze that felt more refreshing than

a task she handled patiently. The TV kept replaying an old news story–the big explosion on a deserted island in

sound in the

were disinfected, Isabelle turned off the TV, closed the windows, and switched off the

firm

silence enveloped everything.

bedroom door. Isabelle sensed a familiar scent the moment she

she closed the

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