Chapter 1496:

Freya and Melvin both turned their attention to him.

“I want to adopt you.” After gathering his thoughts, Hugh finally spoke with steady resolve. “Would you be willing?”

Melvin froze in place, visibly stunned.

Adoption?

“He’s always wanted to have a son,” Freya added, helping to ease the moment.

“Someone he could share things with.”

“But he can share with his daughters, too,” Melvin said, still a little caught off guard.

“For some things, sure. But for others, it’s just… not quite the same,” Freya continued, backing Hugh up. “If you’re okay with it, say yes. If not, no pressure. Neither I nor Sheila would ever object.”

Deep down, he already knew his answer. That night on the street—on that freezing winter night—he had

your answer?” Hugh asked

then gave a short

then. From now on, you’re my son,” Hugh turned to glance at his daughter.

Why did that


his face and figured he was just nervous. “My dad raised his kids with freedom—no rigid

to hold back the confusion clouding his

Hugh both turned their

pick me? Why

Hugh said lightly. “And as for choosing you—you should already

Melvin was stumped.

brings magic to

brother would—helping her out, looking after her, being there,” Hugh said, his tone serious. “I

still wasn’t

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