heodore found himself momentarily speechless, astonished by Adrian’s words.

“Oh, you see, Wilfred, the third son of the Jovanni family, married Catalina, the daughter of the Chadwick family. Interestingly, Catalina’s brother, Amiri, and his family met a tragic end while they were out, and their only daughter has been missing ever since. It has been many years, and it is likely that she might have passed away,” Adrian explained.

Observing Theodore’s intent to light another cigarette, Adrian swiftly intercepted it, cautioning, “Please refrain from excessive smoking. Lately, you have been looking increasingly unhealthy.”

Theodore no longer smoked. He crossed his long legs and leaned back against the sofa chair. Weary, he pinched his nose and urged Adrian, “Continue. Why doesn’t Mitchel bear the Jovanni sumame?”

“It’s rather straightforward, really. At that time, Catalina was pregnant and gave birth to a child. To ensure the continuation of the Chadwick family lineage, they made a decision. Their firstborn son would bear his mother’s surname and be adopted by his deceased brother.

Due to the Jovani family having numerous boys, his grandfather didn’t think much of this and agreed to the arrangement. The other relatives did not object either.

chuckled in secret, knowing that Mitchel did not possess the privilege of inheritance. This implies that Catalina and Mitchel willingly withdrew from the competition for the family’s

pausing for effect. “Now,

curiosity in his gaze. “Then Mitchel became

sharp intellect indeed.” A playful smile

a masterful storyteller. Patting his thigh lightly, he spoke in a whimsical tone. “Mitchel, with a surname distinct from his grandfather’s extensive lineage, emerged as the most exceptional talent in the realm of medicine. Mitchel’s grandfather, filled with regret, yearned for his grandson to reclaim the family name. Naturally, the Chadwick family vehemently opposed this proposition, as Mitchel had been adopted into

such trivial quarrels.” With a touch of derision, he mused upon the increasingly foolish behavior of the old and

journey through life. Nevertheless, there

this display and inquired, “And why is

him. Beyond that, I am unaware of

not have obtained the invitation on her own. It had to be Mitchel who had brought her into this circle.

him. Finally, he grasped the root of his animosity towards Mitchel.

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