Chapter 66

Ever since Yolanda vanished into thin air, the bracelet went MIA too.

Martin never thought he’d lay eyes on that eyesore of a bracelet again in this lifetime. But out of the blue, boom, there it was, after all these years.

The image of that little munchkin, showing off the bracelet with such glee, popped into Martin’s head. Something seemed to be stuck in his throat, and he turned his head slightly, his thumb absentmindedly caressing the “y” etched on the bracelet. His gaze inevitably shifted to Marian.

She didn’t much look like Yolanda as a rugrat, and the way she looked at him was all strangers and defense. Yet, she was about the same age as Yolanda would’ve been.

He hadn’t missed her earlier remark. “Even if I was your so-called sister, I wouldn’t go with you. I’m living the good life now, with my mom, dad, and brother who adore me.”

“Did your folks adopt you?” Martin asked.

Marian nodded briskly, “Yeah, they found me and just kinda took me in.”

“When did they find you?”

Marian pouted, “What’s it to you? I’m not gonna go with you anyway.”

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After saying that, she stepped forward, trying to snatch the bracelet from his hand, “Give it back, I gotta get to class.”

Martin let go.

Marian grabbed the bracelet back, tucking it behind her like it was her precious, still eyeing Martin warily, as if she was worried he’d pull a fast one.

Martin couldn’t help but chuckle at her guarded look. He glanced at his watch and said to her, “Looks like your ride took off. I can drop you off at school.”

that, he hit the elevator

“No

the elevator doors open, she

button for the

on guard. “What are you up to? I told you, even if I were your sister, I wouldn’t go with you,

out their adopted daughter’s real family came looking, and it upsets them, you’ll have me

of a young Yolanda, who back then was

at Martin’s look.

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reassured her softly, “I just want to clear up whether you’re Yolanda or not. So, if you don’t mind, I’d like you to take a DNA test with me. Grandpa’s getting on in years, and he’s been worried sick about you ever since you disappeared. If he knew you were

don’t want to,” Marian rejected outright, “What do I care if he’s old and worried about his granddaughter? I don’t remember

Martin frowned.

parents. My parents now are my real parents. They’re good to me and I don’t want to do any DNA test. If it

escaping a flood, constantly looking

avoid him and followed her out.

the car pulled away, she didn’t forget to stick her head out the window and yell at Martin. “Stop looking for

drove off.

In Brandon’s car

in

quietly in the passenger seat, her demeanor calm and composed, seemingly

Brandon spoke up

hummed in acknowledgment, “He’s pretty easy on the eyes.”

smiled and turned to Brandon, “Looks

her and curled the corner

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