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.”

answer. That night on the street—on that freezing winter night—he had made

your answer?” Hugh asked

for a moment, then

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

stayed quiet. Why did


pressured,” Freya noticed the odd look on his face and figured he was just nervous. “My dad raised

unable to hold back

both turned their attention

you pick me? Why

wouldn’t say yes,” Hugh said lightly. “And as for choosing you—you should already

Melvin was stumped.

. com brings magic to

like a big brother would—helping her out, looking after her, being there,” Hugh said, his tone serious. “I just wanted to bring you a little

still wasn’t

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