Chapter 19 Single Mother

Adrienne was puzzled. "Alastair."

Alastair insisted, "I said no."

It was rare for Alastair to look so solemn. He was not only wary but he also seemed hostile to the man, which was unheard of for a kid his age.

"Thank you but we can get it on our own."

Upon finishing that, Alastair dragged her sister away and lectured her, "You can't accept anything from strangers. I've told you so many times but you never listen to me." "But that uncle is so handsome. He's definitely a good guy."

"He's not handsome."

"No, he is!"

...

Theodore stood up and watched as the children walked away. He looked exceptionally cold in the rain. He handed the umbrella to the assistant behind him. "Mr. Godfrey, the children..."

"Moses, follow them. Don't let anything happen to them."

"Yes, sir."

to the car. He rolled down the window and lit a

apartment was just nearby

Theodore and his driver were alone in the car. Throughout the silence, the mobile

driver reminded carefully,

the window. There was a hint of confusion in his

resembled Everleigh. She was a chip straight off

the boy looked

darted into view.

that they didn't have a father. They went on about how it was not easy for their single mother to take care of them. The

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was not sure if the children were just using that

the matter

Moses, "Investigate the kids. Send a report to my office tomorrow morning." Moses was taken aback but he immediately nodded and replied,

Theodore added, "Also, I want a report regarding Everleigh's whereabouts in June seven years ago. Compile a detailed report

pain at the mention of

hell when Everleigh broke up with him. Immediately after, she left Ocpeace City

that his heart would ache

residential area. However, Theodore's eyes remained transfixed on the rearview mirror. He was staring at the apartment that was disappearing out of sight. Everleigh's return made him realize that those horrid years would not be

and she needed

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