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.”

he hit

the offer, “No need. I

saw the elevator doors

followed and pressed the button

up to? I told you, even if I were your sister, I wouldn’t go with you, I’m doing just fine. You’d better drop it.”

dare bother my parents. If they find out their adopted daughter’s

a young Yolanda, who back then was looking out for

wariness deepened at

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“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 alive, it

care if he’s old and worried about his

Martin frowned.

recoiled a little at the intensity of his frown but stood her ground, “Like I said, I’m not going back with you. I don’t want to find my birth parents. My parents now are my real parents. They’re good to me and I

she was escaping

at her eagerness to avoid him and followed

cab was still waiting. She dashed to it, flung open the door, and jumped in. As the car pulled away, she didn’t forget to stick her head

she drove off.

In Brandon’s car

in silence.

passenger seat, her demeanor calm and composed, seemingly unaffected by the recent

up softly, “Martin’s

in acknowledgment, “He’s pretty

and turned to Brandon, “Looks like good genes run

corner of

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