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âAdrian.â Stacey smiled and walked toward Adrian, surprised that he had come back.
Debra also said happily, âWhy are you back today? Whereâs your girlfriend?â
As Debra spoke, she sneaked a glance behind him. Unfortunately, she didnât see her future daughterâinâlaw, and she was disappointed.
When Isabella was mentioned, Adrian became serious. âIsabella didnât come back with me. Her situation is a little complicated, but her older sister wants to meet you
all.â
âSister?â Debra was confused.
Patrick was also surprised. âHer sister wants to meet us? Does that mean this is like a meeting between family? Have you two progressed that far already?â
When Debra heard this, a thought crossed her mind. She instantly snapped back to her senses and realized this had to be a meeting between family!
Her already cheerful mood became even more so. What could be more important than her sonâs future? Nothing!
Thinking of this, Debra pulled Adrian to the couch and thoughtfully poured him a glass of water. She hurriedly asked, âAdrian, tell us. Whatâs going on with you and that girl? How far have you two progressed? When are you planning to get married officially?â
As Debra spoke, she suddenly became anxious and excited. âRight, shouldnât we start preparing? After our meeting would be the engagement and then the official wedding, right?â
Debra then added excitedly, âWe canât let the girl feel slighted. Whether itâs the engagement or the wedding, we have to make it grand!â
Adrian was at a loss.
He then carefully confessed, âDad, Mom⦠Isabella and I⦠already have a child, a son, who is three years old.â
What?
Patrick and Debra were confused. Their minds went blank, and they stared at him in a daze.
Stacey was also shocked and looked at Adrian in surprise.
They already had a child, and the child was three years old? So, how long had Adrian been with
t girl?
As Adrian thought about it, he began to recount everything that had happened.
Debra was completely unable to react. She stared blankly at Patrick before turning to Stacey, trying to find resonance with her family.
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After a long time, it was Stacey who spoke first. âSo Isabella, who will be my sisterâinâlaw, still doesnât know about our familyâs status?â
Adrian turned to Stacey and nodded seriously. âYes. Iâve already bought an old house near the best school in Hivalis and had it cleaned up. You just need to disguise yourselves a bit and occasionally stay there for a few days.â
The anxious Debra turned to Adrian and asked in a serious tone, Adrian, isnât it wrong to hide this from her?â
Adrian sighed. âI have no choice. If she finds out about my identity now, she definitely wonât agree to marry me.â
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Debra frowned. âBut what youâre doing is deceiving her into marriage. Adrian, I donât support you doing this.â
Stacey thought for a moment and nodded. âI donât either. I wouldnât like being lied to either.â
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Looking at Debra and Stacey, Adrian inexplicably thought of the last time Isabella said she didnât like being lied to. Was it true that all women were like this?
Adrian hesitated. âBut they really hate rich peopleâ¦â
Patrick said seriously, âWhat about the rich guy who assaulted her sister? Adrian, we canât let this go. Since you want to be with Isabella, we have to stand up for her sister and make sure theyâre not bullied.â
Hearing this, Debra and Stacey also agreed.
Adrian said earnestly, âIâm already investigating, but this happened many years ago, and much of the evidence was destroyed by that rich guy back then. Iâve found some thifigs and sent them abroad to be restored. I donât know if the evidence can be recovered.â
Patrick breathed a sigh of relief. âOkay.â
âDad, Mom⦠So, can I trouble you to pretend to be ordinary people for now?â Adrian requested cautiously.
Patrick, Debra, and Stacey didnât know what to say.
Debra could only helplessly say, âAdrian, itâs not that easy for us to pretend. Your father, Bryce, and I rarely appear in public in front of the media, so itâs easy to get someone to delete our information, but Charlie and Beckyâ¦â
Adrian looked at Stacey, who looked back at him.
They exchanged looks but stayed silent.
âHow about Becky and Charlie not attend the meeting for now? After some time, Iâll definitely tell Isabella the truth. After that, Iâll formally introduce everyone to her and her family,â Adrian suggested.
Patrick looked at Adrian disapprovingly.
Debra also frowned and asked, âWhen do you plan to tell her the truth?â
Adrian looked troubled. He hesitated for a long time and finally said, âIâm investigating her sisterâs case. If I find concrete evidence, we can help her with the case and send that rich guy to prison. Then, Iâll tell Isabella the truth.â
By then, Isabella and Carly probably wouldnât hate rich people as much anymore.
After all, not all the rich people were bad.
The living room fell silent, and no one spoke.
After a long time, Patrick said, âSince youâre planning to tell her the truth after helping them with the case, then hurry and get the case overturned as soon as possible. Donât keep hiding it from them.â
âYeah, I know,â Adrian immediately agreed.
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Thinking of the child Adrian just mentioned, Debra couldnât help but get excited and hurriedly asked, âAdrian, you just said that you and Isabella⦠Her name is Isabella, right? The two of you have a threeâyearâold child? Where is he now? What does he look like? Is he super cute?â
Adrian had a gentle look in his eyes when he thought about Damian. He took out his phone and showed them Damianâs photo.
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Debra, Patrick, and Stacey immediately leaned in, curious to see Damianâs photo.
With just one look, all three were stunned.
Stacey was even more surprised. âHe looks like Adrian.â
Debra nodded fervently as she looked at Damian. Even just from the photo, she became emotional. She loved her cute grandson already.
âWhatâs his name?â Debra asked after a while, unable to contain her excitement and curiosity.
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âHis name is Damian Graham. His mother and aunt gave him that name in hopes that he will be a strong person when he grows up,â Adrian explained.
âDamian? Thatâs a good name.â Patrick also smiled.
Looking at the child in the photo, who looked almost identical to Adrian, Patrick continued happily, âWhen are we going to meet them? When we do, weâll get to see the child, too, right?â
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