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Anneliese pressed her lips into a soft smile, and her thoughts wandered to the White family, to Zacharias.
Even though they were her closest rtives, the warmth and kindness they offered could not match the genuine care of a stranger she had just met–Penelope.
Jonathan watched her smile shift subtly, teasing and thoughtful. He wanted to ask her a question.
He wondered what kind of ce he held in her heart.
But he knew it was too delicate to ask now.
Even if he tried, she would probably sidestep the answer.
And he did not want to upset her.
“What is it? Did I say something wrong?”
Anneliese felt a small flutter of unease under his steady, lingering gaze.
Jonathan rxed his expression and offered a faint smile.
“I was thinking about what you said about your name earlier.”
“Huh?”
“You said your mother liked graceful stuff, so Anne makes sense, but you know, ‘Liese‘ can mean ‘God is my abundance“,”
Anneliese blinked. Her father had never told her that.
“Yeah, abundance. It’s not just one thing, you know. It’s supposed to be many. Perhaps your father wanted your life to be one filled with joy and everything you’d
ever need.”
She had never thought of it that way. Surprise softened into delight.
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She felt her adoptive parents‘ care and love as if they were her biological parents.
Perhaps Jonathan’s words captured her father’s true intention.
Her lips curved gently. “Thank you. I love that exnation. Next time I see my parents, I will tell my dad.”
Jonathan watched her smile and nodded slightly.
She studied him with curiosity. “What about your name? Gift of God?”
“Probably. My grandfather named me. You know, air cargo guys don’t like bad weather, so God’s providence is important.”
Jonathan gave a small, self–deprecating smile.
Gift of God. He was far from that.
The Fullbuster family was no ce for calm elegance.
She noticed the irony in his smile and guessed he did not love the name either.
Still, she smiled gently.
“It’s great, you know. To be a gift of God. Great things in life.”
Jonathan looked at her. Her eyes curved with careful kindness, trying to
understand him.
He was surprised at how easily she sensed his feelings. A strange, thrilling tension tightened his chest.
Her gentle insight made him want her even more.
He clenched his hand on his knee, holding back the urge to reach out and touch her.
At that moment, his phone buzzed.
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He nced down.
Queen texted, ‘So you took a liking to her?’
Jonathan tapped a short, decisive reply.
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Penelope had been staring at the phone, waiting for his reply. Her grandson’s bluntness surprised her.
He had always been stubborn, hiding his desires.
Even when asked directly, he would dodge the question. He preferred getting what he wanted quietly, without drawing attention to himself.
Penelope thought she had seen everything, but she had never seen him this direct.
This was no casual liking.
This was burning, undeniable desire.
She grinned and pretended not to understand Jonathan’s subtle plea.
She typed slowly.
“She is married. We cannot break the rules. Being a homewrecker is shameful, Jonathan.”
“She will be divorced in less than ten days. Did you not say I should seize the opportunity?”
“Did I ever say that? You think I am a woman without principles?”
“You are. Do not doubt it.”
“Do you know the most important thing about winning someone’s heart?”
Jonathan sent a cheeky, pleading emoji.
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“Silly boy. It is about working hard. You need to make your move. You are going to the auction anyway. Buy anything Anne likes. I do not need <i>to </i>exin why, do I?”
Jonathan stared at the screen, frustration knotting his chest.
A single vivid opportunity appeared, and he shot his shot with all his might. The girl leapt away before he could catch her.
When would she finally rest in his hands?
The scene turns to the hospital.
<b>“</b>Arrange the procedure for her tomorrow.”