Chapter 26 Having a Child with Christiano

Helen glared at Adeline coldly. With a snort, she turned around and stomped upstairs.

Adeline wasn't bothered by Helen's attitude. She only turned to Ronald and saw the pain in his eyes. She sat down next to him and softly consoled, "Dad, don't be upset. One day, she'll understand that what you're doing now is for her own good."

Her words of reassurance managed to comfort Ronald. She stayed for a little longer before she excused herself to head back to the Lockwood mansion.

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"Adeline, you're back!" Vallerie exclaimed in glee when she saw Adeline.

Adeline, also with a bright smile, greeted her in return, "Grandma!"

Vallerie looked at her adoringly and said, "You're going back to school tomorrow, aren't you? Do you have everything ready? If not, just buy whatever it is that you need. Did Nicholas give you your pocket money today?"

Seeing the look of concern on Vallerie's face, Adeline's heart was swollen with joy. Although Christiano couldn